Among students of baseball, there has long been widespread belief that Willie Mays was the game’s greatest all-around player. That might come as a surprise to those who are casual fans, or not fans at ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays. 1948-1950 – Plays for the Birmingham Black Barons, part of the Negro League. 1950 – Signed by the New York Giants ...