Willie Mays Joins the Tim McCarver Show

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Published 2023-07-19
Willie Mays, often regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, enjoyed an illustrious career that spanned over two decades from 1951 to 1973. He was a 24-time All-Star, a 12-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a two-time National League MVP (1954 and 1965).

He ranks fifth on the all-time home run list with 660, and his 338 stolen bases demonstrate his speed on the base paths. Mays consistently boasted a high batting average, finishing his career with a .302 mark. As a Black player during the era of racial segregation in baseball, Mays became a symbol of breaking barriers and inspiring generations of African-American players.

His acrobatic catches in center field, known as "The Catch" during the 1954 World Series, are still considered some of the greatest defensive plays in baseball history. Mays' impact transcended the game itself, making him an enduring icon and a beloved figure in the world of sports. Willie Mays was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, cementing his status as a legend in the annals of baseball history.
All Comments (21)
  • @charliekucharski2079
    Rest in peace Tim and Willie, two of major league baseball's Hall of Famers. Really nice and insightful interview.
  • @ralphabreu5022
    Tim Mccarver and Willie Mays 2 baseball legends Rest In Peace both blessed athletes.
  • @postatility9703
    Tim was one of the most intelligent of all sports media figures.He was also Steve "Lefty" Carlton's favorite batterymate for several great seasons with the Cardinals and the Phillies.
  • @jerrystewart6232
    A pure baseball legend and man!!!God bless you Mr.Mays and rest in peace Mr. Mc Carver....
  • @richardstrom5150
    Wow!! McCarver really knows how to dig deep into great topics! Willie mays is an elite baseball intelligence! One of best mays interviews I’ve heard.
  • @dougcrain5315
    Willie was my favorite growing up.. I saw him play with the Giants and Mets.. and remember that speech in 73.. The Mets were in the WS that year.. His last at bat a hit in that series.. RIP Willie.. I was saddened when I heard he passed a few days ago. Such a young 93. I'll remember him forever..
  • @felixmadison5736
    I can only vouch for the players I've seen since the 1950s, and Willie Mays was the best player I've seen. I didn't love or hate the Giants, but if you loved baseball, you had to love Willie. If I was drafting a new team, he would be my first pick. I remember HOF announcer Curt Gowdy saying that when he first saw Willie Mays in the locker room, his body was so lean and hard you could light a match off it.
  • @MrAitraining
    I never caught the Tim McCarver show when it was originally on but I've been finding, watching and recording as many episodes as I can now. He had so many legends on of all sports. Really great sit downs.
  • @paulwolinsky1538
    I used to read a lot of sports books when I was young. "The 'Say Hey' Kid" was a good one, by Lou Sahadi. While I forget almost everything I read back in '74 or '75 (I think Wiĺie was playing for NY Mets then), the thing that Sahadi says, and everybody knows, was that Mays was one of a handful of players during his day that was a 5-star man: He could run, throw, catch, hit and hit for power (666 hrs, or around there). There was some controversy about Mays during his time with the Mets, but I am quite happy that I grew up being able to see him play on the baseball game of the week (free) and get to know about him. RIP 'Say Hey' Kid.
  • @aa697
    The Greatest of All Time. RIP 🙏 Pure Class, Elegance and just a tremendous human being as well as the greatest ballplayer.
  • @robertjasso6673
    I watched Willie Mays all my life .. From 1958 till he retired with the Mets. My first baseball games were at Seals Stadium in the right field bleachers watching those new Giants from NYC led by the Say Hey kid. Willie made me and my family love the game, including my little sisters. Anyone who watched Willie play could see it, Willie was special, played like a kid, played with flair played with joy. I cried like a baby when I heard Willie’s light had finally been turned off.
  • @gerardmetzger6182
    Willie was the best, white, black or whatever. THE BEST AND THAT IS IT. Now all of us get to see and enjoy it forever. Thank you Willie! Tim thanks for this program we love you too.