The murky origin of Willie Mays’ ‘Say Hey Kid’ nickname
There are several versions of the nickname’s genesis, but only one was recognized in his own authorized biography.
Kurtenbach: There’s good, great, and then there was Willie Mays
Willie Mays is undoubtedly the greatest Giants player ever. More than that, he established the Bay Area as a sports haven.
Map: Where are California’s big wildfires, and how contained are they
The two biggest had passed 15,000 acres.
Two killed, two injured in Richmond shooting
Two men were killed and two others were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
The Catch: How Willie Mays explained his signature World Series play
“I was very cocky. When I say that, I mean that everything that went in the air, I thought I could catch. I was very aware of what was going on," Mays said of his signature moment from the 1954 World Series.
Willie Mays draws tribute at Oakland Coliseum — site of his final hit
Oakland Coliseum paid homage Tuesday night to the late Willie Mays, who got the final hit of his historic career there to spark the New York Mets' Game 2 comeback in the 1973 World Series against the Athletics.
Sports world reacts to Mays’ death, from Barry Bonds to emotional KNBR radio call
Barry Bonds said of Willie Mays' passing, “I am beyond devastated and overcome with emotion. I have no words to describe what you mean to me — you helped shape me to be who I am today. Thank you for being my Godfather and always being there. Give my dad a big hug for me. Rest in peace Willie. I love you forever. #SayHey”
Purdy: Was Willie Mays the best baseball player ever? He was simply the best
San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays, who died on Tuesday at 93, was a true baseball genius
South San Francisco man arrested on suspicion of groping, kidnapping teen
The victim escaped from the suspect and went to the police department to report the incident.
Willie Mays obituary: “Say Hey Kid” captured the imagination of fans with both his bat and glove
Willie Mays was known as the greatest ballplayer who ever lived by many.