“The Say Hey Kid” Willie Howard Mays Jr. (1931–2024) began his career in the Negro Leagues (1947) before joining the Major League’s New York Giants in 1951. Excepting time in military service ...

Director George Nelson chronicled the life and legacy of Mays in the 2022 HBO documentary Say Hey, Willie Mays! The film also explored the racism and controversies the icon faced, including ...