Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players ever, passed away on Tuesday at 93. Major League Baseball announced a moment of silence before each game on Wednesday to honor him.
There will be a moment of silence in memory of the great Willie Mays before each game today. ❤️
— MLB (@MLB)
This tribute is common when a notable figure in baseball dies. Usually, it’s for those connected to the host team. But Mays’ impact on the sport was so immense that he received this honor across the entire league.
The San Francisco Giants, where Mays made his name (back when they were in New York), are playing in Chicago today. Their uniforms will feature patches with Mays’ name and his iconic No. 24 .
In honor of Willie
— SFGiants (@SFGiants)
Honoring a Legend:
The Mets, where Mays finished his career, are also playing an away game against the Rangers today.
Fans might feel this is a fitting tribute for someone who gave so much to baseball.
It’s likely that the Giants and other MLB teams will keep honoring Willie Mays in the days and weeks ahead.
What do you think about these tributes?
