Mays is simply the best ever

May 6, 2001
By Tim Kurkjian
The oldest center fielder ever to win a Gold Glove turns 70 on Sunday.

For those of us who grew up idolizing Willie Mays, even from 3,000 miles away, it's a time for celebration. For those of us who cried the day that Gary Nolan struck out the great Mays four times in one game, it's kind of a sad day.





How can Willie be 70? It doesn't seem that long ago that we saw him race across the outfield and make a basket catch. We will forever marvel at his combination ...

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