Celebrate Willie Mays’ 85th birthday by remembering his career

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Hall of Famer Willie Mays turns 85 today. Let’s remember just how awesome the Say Hey Kid really was at baseball.

Mays made his Major League debut for the New York Giants nearly 65 years ago (May 25, 1951) with an 0-for-5 performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. His first career hit came three days later, a solo home run off Hall of Famer Warren Spahn of the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds.

Mays took home National League Rookie of the Year honors that year behind his 127 hits and 20 home runs in 121 games for the NL champs.

The hits, homers and award were a sign of great things to …

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