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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.

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