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Fans Gather At Oracle Park To Pay Tribute To Willie Mays
The Willie Mays statue outside of Oracle Park is now providing a space for people to grieve, gather, and remember the Giants legend.
June 20, 2024
The Willie Mays statue outside of Oracle Park is now providing a space for people to grieve, gather, and remember the Giants legend.
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Just hours after Willie Mays died on Tuesday, fans immediately began to pay tribute to the Hall of Famer by decorating the statue with flowers.
He first played in the Negro American League for the Birmingham Black Barons before signing with the New York Giants in 1950 at the age of 19 - just three years after Major League Baseball was integrated.
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