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Willie Mays is born to Ann Satterwhite and William Howard Mays in Westfield Alabama.
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As a 13 year old Willie played with grown men for a Semi Pro team called the Gray socks.
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Willie played centerfield for the Birmingham Black Barons as a 17 year old.
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He was 19 years old and signed a contract with New York Giants for 5,000 dollars up front and 250 dollars a month. He payed Class B Ball for Trenton New Jersey.
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Willie made his Major League debut for the New York Giants.
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Named MLB Rookie of the Year.
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He missed most of the 1952 season and all of the 1953 season due military service. Willie was assigned to the instructional division of Physical Training Department at Fort Eustis in Newport News Virginia.
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In the first game of the World Series, Willie makes a spectacular catch and then throws the ball on a line to home to hold the runner at 3rd. The Giants go on to win the opening game of the series.
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Giants win the World Series in 4 games. Willie Mays is named National League MVP.
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Willie marries Marghuerite Wendell.
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Willie finishes the season with 36 homeruns and 40 stolen bases. This establishes the 30/30 club.
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The Giants are moved to California.
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The Mays become a familly with the adoption of their baby boy Michael.
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Willie and his wife divorce.
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Willie hits his 400th homerun.
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Mays hits his 500th homerun and is named National League MVP.
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Willie wins his 12th consecutive and final Gold Glove.
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Willie hits his 600 th homerun!
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Willie marries Mae Louise Allen from Pittsburgh.
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Traded to the New York Mets for a Minor League pitcher and some cash.
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Willie hits his 660th and last homerun.
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Mr. Mays announces his retirement from Major League Baseball.
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Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot by 94.6 % of voters.
