Baseball Hero's Project by Jace Weller https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef Willie Mays en-us 2021-02-03 20:45:26 UTC 2026-02-21 21:01:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/26be.png Young Willie jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161004993 When he was 16 years old, he joined the Birmingham Barons of the Negro League.


WIllie Mays was born in Westfield, Alabama in 1931. ]]> 2021-02-03 20:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161004993 Army Life jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161007401 He did not play in 1952 or 1953 cause he joined the army. He was fighting most of the time, but was out for 6 weeks do to a chipped bone in his left foot.“

]]> 2021-02-03 20:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161007401 The biggest catch jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161009097 He is most known for his catch in a 1954, where he caught the ball a estimated 460 feet from home plate over his shoulder. He then launched the ball to the third baseman, ultimately saving a run and saving the game for the Giants.]]> 2021-02-03 20:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161009097 Family jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161013440 His wife’s name is May Louise Allen. 

Willie Mays’ parents were divorced when he was only 3.

]]> 2021-02-03 20:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161013440 Baseball jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161020754 The New York Giants drafted his contract in 1950 to come play for them.

In 1951, he was promoted in the Negro League to play for the Minneapolis Millers.

His number throughout his sports career was 24.

Willie Mays’ position was centerfield.

He once caught a ball 460ft from home plate over his head. He also batted .302 over his whole career.

]]> 2021-02-03 20:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161020754 Famous Quote about Willie jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161042131 2021-02-03 21:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161042131 Hero off the field jaceweller25 https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161048135 With such a good impact on the field, he also had a positive impact off the field, giving to multiple charities and supporting black rights. He also was known for giving a piece of his clothing to a fan after each game.]]> 2021-02-03 21:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaceweller25/7ef56pegk3hbs6ef/wish/1161048135