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 was born on May 6 ... one depicting Mays with fellow Hall of Famer and former roommate Monte Irvin. There's ...

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 ...