Posted on Nov 1, 2018
Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80
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Hall of Fame first baseman and one of the most beloved former members of the San Francisco Giants, Willie McCovey died Wednesday.
His death at age 80 was announced by the Giants. The team didn't specify an exact cause of death, citing instead "on-going health issues."
McCovey was nicknamed "Stretch" because his height at 6-foot-4. Left-handed throwing made him a natural at first base. He was best known for his 521 career home runs, 18 of which were grand slams — the most by any player who spent his career exclusively in the National League. McCovey was the National League's home run leader three times and RBI king twice in his 22-season career. He played 13 of those years on the Giants with teammate Willie Mays and together they formed one of the most powerful hitting duos in baseball history.
His death at age 80 was announced by the Giants. The team didn't specify an exact cause of death, citing instead "on-going health issues."
McCovey was nicknamed "Stretch" because his height at 6-foot-4. Left-handed throwing made him a natural at first base. He was best known for his 521 career home runs, 18 of which were grand slams — the most by any player who spent his career exclusively in the National League. McCovey was the National League's home run leader three times and RBI king twice in his 22-season career. He played 13 of those years on the Giants with teammate Willie Mays and together they formed one of the most powerful hitting duos in baseball history.
Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80
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Stretch McCovey was a fellow my grand dad always talked about when I was a little kid. During McCovey's hey day I was maybe 7 or 8 years old. He threw and batted left just like my grandpa Joe did so he thought lefties were special. My grandpa pitched in Town league baseball for many years as a youngster and he was a lefty too.
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Another great one has left to play on that big ball diamond in the heavens! He will be missed by many.
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