Willie Mays: In His Own Words
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesOne of the greatest baseball players of all times, Willie Mays, tells the story of his life and career. He talks about growing up, the Negro Leagues, the Minor Leagues, New York Giants winning the pennant in 1951 when he was a rookie, the Army, the rivalry between the Giants and the Dodgers, 1954 Giants World Championship, the move to San Francisco, the trade to the New York Mets, and the Baseball Hall of Fame. Features former team members Tom Seaver, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Don Drysdale, Bobbie Thompson, and others. Includes archival newsreel film footage and photographs.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 hours 5 minutes 49 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Athletics, Biography, Mays, Willie, Sports and Games
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2001
- Producer/Distributor: Northshore Entertainment
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