Willie McCovey

Who they were

Willie Lee McCovey, nicknamed "Stretch" and "Willie Mac", was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1959 to 1980, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants for whom he played 19 seasons. McCovey also played for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics in the latter part of his MLB career.

Early life

Early life Willie Lee McCovey was born on January 10, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama , the seventh child of ten born to Frank McCovey, a railroad worker, and Esther. [ 1 ] He began working part time at the age of 12 and dropped out of high school in order to work full time. [ 2 ] ^ Goldstein, Richard (October 31, 2018). "Willie McCovey, 80, Dies; Was Hall of Fame Slugger With the Giants" . The New York Times . Retrieved November 1, 2018 . ^ Armour, Mark. "Willie McCovey" .

Path and career

Awards / honours: Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award.

Professional career Minor Leagues Despite being passed on by scout Ed Scott, who signed Hank Aaron for the Negro American League Indianapolis Clowns , McCovey was invited to a New York Giants tryout camp in Melbourne, Florida , while he was living and working in Los Angeles . The invitation came from Giants scout and former Negro league owner Alex Pompez. [ 1 ] In 1955 McCovey made his professional debut. The Sandersville Giants of the Georgia State League in Sandersville,

Why this date

Willie McCovey appears on our October 31 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.