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One hero left from the 1951 New York Giants Baseball Club - Willie Mays - many people thought Irvin would be the first black player in MLB

1 posted on 01/12/2016 1:59:43 PM PST by Jolla

To: Jolla

Mays looked up to the older Irvin tremendously. Was heartbroken when Irvin injured his leg sliding into second base.

2 posted on 01/12/2016 2:03:40 PM PST by babble-on

To: Jolla

I remember the 1951 Giants well. I treasure my trips to the Polo Grounds to watch them play.

5 posted on 01/12/2016 2:21:49 PM PST by kabar

To: Jolla

RIP.

6 posted on 01/12/2016 5:48:43 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)

To: Jolla

It’s a shame this thread slid into obscurity on FR and that there have been no others posted.

He was pleasant to talk with and sharp well into his 90s.

7 posted on 01/12/2016 7:28:21 PM PST by a fool in paradise (The goal of Socialism is Communism. Marx and Lenin were in agreement on this.)

To: Artemis Webb

ping

9 posted on 01/13/2016 7:50:02 AM PST by EveningStar

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