Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field

Season 2024 Episode 172 | 9m 39s

Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look at the Say Hey Kid's legacy with Howard Bryant of ESPN.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
September 4, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Why the U.S. job market remains resilient in face of global pressures and inflation
Pablo Torre breaks down financial questions surrounding Dodgers owner Mark Walter
Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes'
How Trump's attempt to restrict mail ballots is being challenged in court
What's next for Lindsay Clancy after a mistrial in her murder case
News Wrap: 2 men rescued from Nepal tunnel 9 days after catastrophic flood
Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege'
91-year-old 'Grey Beard' is oldest person to hike entire Appalachian Trail
NBA hits LA Clippers with a record fine for circumventing salary cap