It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 80.
San Francisco and the entire Baseball Community lost a true gentleman and legend and our collective hearts are broken. Willie was a beloved figure throughout his playing days and in retirement and he will be deeply missed by the many people he touched. For more than six decades, he gave his heart and soul to the Giants - as one of the greatest players of all time, as a quiet leader in the clubhouse, as a mentor to the Giants who followed in his footsteps and as a fan cheering on the team from his booth.
Willie's greatest passion was his family and our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife, Estella, and his daughter, Allison, and her children Raven, Philip, and Marissa.
A public celebration of Willie's life will be announced at a later date. Fans who wish to offer their condolences may send letters to the McCovey family care of San Francisco Giants, attention Forever 44, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Damn , could he hit....(and field first base, but his bat hit some MOONSHOTS )...another power hitter from 60 s - 70 s that hit for average as well. Id put his three year "stretch" 68, 69, and 70 up against any 3 years in baseball history...
McCovey hit 521 homers in his career , spanning 59-80....another #44, Hank Aaron was one of only two players who hit more homers over that same period...(hank was over 600 for those years)...who was other player?
Ok, I just looked it up, the only other contenders would be Mickey Mantle and Frank Robinson, but most of Mantle's were before 1959, so it's Robinson or Killebrew.
they had 4 hall of famers with the three M s, and Gaylord Perry...def a fun team to follow back then, late 60 s, (and see once or twice a year on The Game of the Week! Haha)...mccovey, hunt, lanier, jim ray hart, (my fave giant...him and marichal), alou, mays, a young bobby bonds, amongst a slew of other outfielders that rotated....maybe barton behind plate? Cant remember catchers name...but, that may be it....
And what year was it...maybe 66, or 67, where they started three Alou brothers in outfield, but, i think it was only once, if not a cpl times at most....
Just looked it up...dick deitz! How could i forget him? Lol...he caught 98 games, Barton only 45 or something...(i musta had his card lol)
And looked up the alou s also...seems they "played" in same outfield a few times in sept. Of 62....but, never all STARTED same game....matty, felipe, jesus could all play...all ended up w over a 1,000 hits ...but, Felipe was traded the following year to the Braves, so, there chances of playing together again ended
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It is with great sadness that
It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 80.
San Francisco and the entire Baseball Community lost a true gentleman and legend and our collective hearts are broken. Willie was a beloved figure throughout his playing days and in retirement and he will be deeply missed by the many people he touched. For more than six decades, he gave his heart and soul to the Giants - as one of the greatest players of all time, as a quiet leader in the clubhouse, as a mentor to the Giants who followed in his footsteps and as a fan cheering on the team from his booth.
Willie's greatest passion was his family and our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife, Estella, and his daughter, Allison, and her children Raven, Philip, and Marissa.
A public celebration of Willie's life will be announced at a later date. Fans who wish to offer their condolences may send letters to the McCovey family care of San Francisco Giants, attention Forever 44, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107.
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I was afraid to open this
I was afraid to open this thread.
This must have just been announced in the last hour or two.
Absolutely heartbreaking.
That guy was a CLASS ACT all the way and a true San Francisco Giant.
Damn.
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Great player, good guy
Great player, good guy
RIP Stretch
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RIP Willie
RIP Willie
Damn , could he hit....(and field first base, but his bat hit some MOONSHOTS )...another power hitter from 60 s - 70 s that hit for average as well. Id put his three year "stretch" 68, 69, and 70 up against any 3 years in baseball history...
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Yep class act. Like Roberto
Yep class act. Like Roberto Clemente.
Rest in peace.
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My favorite Giant was a giant
My favorite Giant was a giant in stature and heart. RIP Willie Mac.
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RIP to Big Mac... a Giant of
RIP to Big Mac... a Giant of a man in all respects
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Always had lots of respect
Always had lots of respect for Willie. RIP.
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Dude was a badass. Farewell
Dude was a badass. Farewell Willie!
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Never forget that chilly
Never forget that chilly Friday night at the Stick in 78 when the Giants were trailing by 2 against Doug Rau and the Dodgers.
The crowd was going nuts in the 7th when he came up with 2 on base, and stroked one into upper deck in right- Giants won it -- what a night.
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Willie Mays was maybe the
Willie Mays was maybe the best of the best, but Willie Mac was Mr San Francisco Giants. Leave the wheel chair and fly Stretch.
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McCovey is my all-time
McCovey is my all-time favorite baseball player.
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(((Willie Mac)))
(((Willie Mac)))
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44
4 ever
It just doesn't get any better
A true giant of a man
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McCovey hit 521 homers in his
McCovey hit 521 homers in his career , spanning 59-80....another #44, Hank Aaron was one of only two players who hit more homers over that same period...(hank was over 600 for those years)...who was other player?
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Harmon Killebrew? Sadaharu
Harmon Killebrew? Sadaharu Oh?
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Ok, I just looked it up, the
Ok, I just looked it up, the only other contenders would be Mickey Mantle and Frank Robinson, but most of Mantle's were before 1959, so it's Robinson or Killebrew.
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Killebrew...560+
Killebrew...560+
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I had that card with him
I had that card with him leaning of the bat, one of my early heroes.
McCovey, Marichal, and Mays....
That team was a lot of fun to watch play the game.
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Late 60 s , they had 4 hall
they had 4 hall of famers with the three M s, and Gaylord Perry...def a fun team to follow back then, late 60 s, (and see once or twice a year on The Game of the Week! Haha)...mccovey, hunt, lanier, jim ray hart, (my fave giant...him and marichal), alou, mays, a young bobby bonds, amongst a slew of other outfielders that rotated....maybe barton behind plate? Cant remember catchers name...but, that may be it....
And what year was it...maybe 66, or 67, where they started three Alou brothers in outfield, but, i think it was only once, if not a cpl times at most....
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Just looked it up...dick
Just looked it up...dick deitz! How could i forget him? Lol...he caught 98 games, Barton only 45 or something...(i musta had his card lol)
And looked up the alou s also...seems they "played" in same outfield a few times in sept. Of 62....but, never all STARTED same game....matty, felipe, jesus could all play...all ended up w over a 1,000 hits ...but, Felipe was traded the following year to the Braves, so, there chances of playing together again ended