HBO’s ‘Say Hey, Willie Mays!’ delves into a talented, misunderstood star
Baseball’s first five-tool player rose to fame in a changing America, and Say Hey, Willie Mays! examines that.
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HBO’s ‘Say Hey, Willie Mays’ documentary will debut in November
"It's been one of the highlights of my life to get to talk with and document the life of Willie Mays, perhaps baseball's greatest player and certainly its most charismatic personality."
HBO will air a Willie Mays documentary next year, directed by Nelson George
"Willie Mays is an American icon, a prime example of black excellence and baseball’s greatest player. It’s an honor to be able to chronicle his journey from the Negro Leagues in Alabama, stardom with the Giants in Harlem and to the game’s apex in San Francisco."
MLB makes Negro Leagues a “major league,” earns praise from Willie Mays, Bob Kendrick and more
"I think that’s a good thing. It recognizes guys who played way back. I’m talking a lot of good ballplayers. These are just numbers now. There’s more to it. They were never part of the league."
LSU’s D.J. Chark Jr. makes crazy back-to-the-ball catch, Jordan Rodgers compares him to Willie Mays
"Unbelievable. Tom, that is such a difficult catch. That's like Willie Mays in center field."
