South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Willie Howard Mays, Jr.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Willie Howard Mays, Jr. Marker - main panel
Willie Howard Mays, Jr.
“The Say Hey Kid"
New York N.L., San Francisco N.L., New York N.L., 1951-1973
One of baseball's most colorful and exciting stars. Excelled in all phases of the game. Third in homers (660), runs (2,062) and total bases (6,066); seventh in hits (3,283) and RBI's (1,903). First in putouts by outfielder (7,095), first to top both 300 homers and 300. steals. Led league in batting once, slugging five times, home runs and steals four seasons, voted N.L. MVP in 1954 and 1965. Played in 24 All-Star Games - a record
Reproduced from Hall of Fame plaque (Cooperstown, NY)
Inducted in 1979
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 37° 46.682′ N, 122° 23.483′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is at the intersection of Willie Mays Plaza and King Street on Willie Mays Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco CA 94107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steamboat Point (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Willie Howard Mays, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Willie McCovey
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Willie Howard Mays, Jr. Marker - quote panel
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
3. Willie Howard Mays, Jr. Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
4. Willie Howard Mays, Jr. Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
