The Verminator
Moderator
Willie Mays. A hero of my youth. He and Mickey Mantle vied for the title of best Center Fielder ever.
Mickey was a better home run hitter, but his knees gave out and he fell behind.
Willie's "best catch" was really a case of "best throw" as he threw the ball back to the infield so quickly and accurately that the runners could not tag up and advance.........and that saved the game.
Willie was the best ever. He was criticized for a perceived failure to speak out for civil rights. He had a better idea.
One his best quotes summed him up.......He said, "I don't want to help black people--I want to help all people."
Rest in peace, Willie.
Mickey was a better home run hitter, but his knees gave out and he fell behind.
Willie's "best catch" was really a case of "best throw" as he threw the ball back to the infield so quickly and accurately that the runners could not tag up and advance.........and that saved the game.
Willie was the best ever. He was criticized for a perceived failure to speak out for civil rights. He had a better idea.
One his best quotes summed him up.......He said, "I don't want to help black people--I want to help all people."
Rest in peace, Willie.