Baseball icon Willie Mays has died at 93.
Mays' son, Michael, confirmed the news on June 18 in a statement reported byMLB.com.
“My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones,” he said.
You have been his life’s blood."
Mays even sang background on the song.
It happened during the 1954 World Series, when player Vic Wertz hit what looked like a home run.
William worked as a steelworker while Ann worked as a stay-at-home mom.
Baseball also ran in the family.
When Mays was only 3 years old, his parents divorced.
He lived primarily with his father, who continued to teach him all about baseball throughout his childhood.
In essence, Mays grew up on the baseball field.
At 13 years old, he set off to play with the Gray Sox, a semi-professional team.
He and Chapman adopted a son, Michael, in 1959.
However, Mays and Chapman split in 1963 after a tense few years.
After some time had passed, Mays met Mae Louise Allen and called her for a date.
Still, the date must have gone well, because the couple got married in 1971.
Mays was devastated by her loss and never remarried.
Mays ended up signing with the New York Giants and was sent to the minor leagues.
When he did return, he came back with force.
He led the league in hitting and had 41 home runs under his belt.
He was named the MVP twice in the major league.
In 2015, Mays was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Barack Obama.
In addition to close friends and extended family, Mays is survived by his son, Michael.
