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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
I grew up in an AL city, Washington, but saw Willie at an all star game towards the end of his career. As a kid, it was a thrill.
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Th only time I saw him was in 72 or 73 I believe? I'd have to check ticket stubs and box scores. I went to every Sunday day game at Dodger Game with my Grandfather from 71-76. Field Level, row 4 behind the dugout looking up the 3rd baseline.
I'll always remember my Grand Pa turned to me and whispered, "That's Willie Mays". Pointing him out as if I needed to know who he was for some reason. (Like he did the day they retired the big 3-Dodger's numbers and I sat next to Casey Stengel). I remember Mays dropped a fly ball in center and got picked off first base that day, LOL.
I read somewhere he only dropped 2 fly balls in his career. I have been truly blessed in this life. Good times.