Willie Mays

Mays in 2004, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Willie Howard Mays, Jr.

Place of Birth: Westfield, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 6, 1931

Ethnicity: African-American

Willie Mays, known as “The Say Hey Kid,” is an American professional baseball player. He was a center fielder in American Major League Baseball (MLB). He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility.

Willie is the son of Annie and Cat Mays. Willie was married to Mae Louise Allen, until her death. He has a son with his former wife Marghuerite Wendell Chapman.

Willie’s maternal grandfather was named Charlie/Charley Satterwhite.

Willie’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah/Sara Miller.

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Genealogy of Willie Mays (focusing on his mother’s side) –