The idea of Mays catching the ball never ... I’ll never forget what Monte Irvin said. When the inning was over, Monte told Willie ‘great catch,’ and Willie said, ‘I had it all the way ...

Willie Mays pulled a fast one on us ... all of us right now and with other great Giants very close to him, like Monte Irvin and Bobby Bonds. They’re all with us now … as we celebrate this ...

Quoted in "Willie Mays" by Arnold Hano "Don't get me wrong, I like to hit. But there's nothing like getting out there in the outfield, running after a ball and throwing somebody out trying to take ...