May 27, 1951: Giants call up Willie Mays

Minneapolis Millers fans were rightly disappointed to see their hot-hitting center fielder called up to the big leagues after less than a month. But who could blame the New York Giants for calling up Willie Mays?

August 20, 2012 at 9:49PM
Giants's Willie Mays ad, May 27, 1951
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