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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Baseball_Player
gptkb:Person
gptkb:biography
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gptkbp:active_years
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1951-1973
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gptkbp:all_star
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gptkb:1963
gptkb:24
24 times
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:James_S._Hirsch
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gptkbp:awarded_to
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gptkb:the_Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:award
gptkb:1954
gptkb:24×_All-Star
gptkb:12
gptkb:Gold_Glove_Awards
gptkb:Silver_Slugger_Awards
2
12 times
2× MVP
Multiple MVP awards.
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gptkbp:bats
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Right
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gptkbp:batting_style
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gptkb:1954
Right-handed
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gptkbp:biography
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“ Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.”
Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend
Willie Mays: The Biography
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1931-05-06
May 6, 1931
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Westfield,_New_Jersey
gptkb:Westfield,_Alabama
gptkb:Westfield,_Alabama,_USA
gptkb:Westfield,_New_Jersey,_USA
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gptkbp:born_on
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May 6, 1931
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gptkbp:career_batting_average
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.302
.345
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gptkbp:career_end
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:career_games_played
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2992
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gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage
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.384
.557
5865
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gptkbp:career_start
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1951
156.2
.941
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gptkbp:charity_work
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Involved in various charitable activities.
Willie Mays Scholarship Fund
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Willie_Mays_Jr.
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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22 years
1951-1973
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gptkbp:contributed_to
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the integration of baseball
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Significant impact on baseball culture.
Icon of American sports
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:New_York_Giants
1951
1951-05-25
September 9, 1973
April 30, 1951
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gptkbp:debut_year
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1951
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gptkbp:defense
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1951
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gptkbp:documentary
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gptkb:Say_Hey,_Willie_Mays!
“ Say Hey, Willie Mays!”
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gptkbp:era
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1950s to 1970s
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:leadership
gptkb:The_Catch
gptkb:Cultural_Impact
Charisma
Base running
his speed
Defensive Skills
Defensive skills
Catching Ability
Base Running
his charisma
his defensive skills
Hitting and fielding skills
being a role model
Hitting ability
hitting home runs
his longevity in the sport
his contributions to civil rights
Hitting Ability
catching a ball over his shoulder in the 1954 World Series
his iconic catch in the 1954 World Series
his batting skills
being a two-sport athlete
catching a ball over his shoulder
his impact on baseball
Iconic Catch
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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at Oracle Park in San Francisco
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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“ It’s a great day for a ball game; let’s play two!”
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gptkbp:famous_stats
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One of the highest career OPS.
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gptkbp:film_appearance
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gptkb:The_Sandlot
gptkb:The_Kid
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gptkbp:final_match_date
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1973-09-03
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Willie_Howard_Mays
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gptkbp:game_awards
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2
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:biography
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gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
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gptkb:1979
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum
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gptkbp:has_awards
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gptkb:Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:award
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:MLB_All-Century_Team
gptkb:Baseball_America_Player_of_the_Year
gptkb:ESPY_Award_for_Best_Male_Athlete
gptkb:Gold_Glove_Awards
gptkb:Silver_Slugger_Awards
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportsman_of_the_Year
All-Star Game MVPs
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gptkbp:has_child
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:height
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5 ft 11 in
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gptkbp:hit_single
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3283
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gptkbp:home_runs
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51
660
2062
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gptkbp:honors
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gptkb:Willie_Mays_Award
gptkb:Willie_Mays_Bridge
gptkb:Willie_Mays_Plaza
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Willie Mays
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gptkbp:impact
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Baseball and beyond.
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Barry_Bonds
gptkb:Ken_Griffey_Jr.
gptkb:Mike_Trout
Baseball statistics
Sports journalism
Sports marketing
Youth baseball programs
Baseball history
Baseball players
Future Generations of Players
Baseball Culture
Baseball fans
Baseball Strategy
Future generations of baseball players
Baseball culture
Future generations of players
African American athletes
future generations of baseball players
future baseball players
African American Players
Hitting Techniques
Outfield Play
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
gptkb:Josh_Gibson
gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Many young baseball players.
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gptkbp:inspired
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Movies and documentaries
the Say Hey phrase
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gptkbp:involved_in
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gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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gptkbp:is_considered
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One of the greatest baseball players
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gptkbp:is_considered_as
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one of the greatest baseball players
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:Baseball
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gptkbp:is_married_to
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Margherite Wendell
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gptkbp:is_played_by
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gptkb:1973_World_Series
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkb:National_League
gptkb:1962_World_Series
gptkb:1954_World_Series
1951 to 1973
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
the city of San Francisco with a street named after him.
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0060192460
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gptkbp:known_for
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his hitting and fielding skills
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:leadership
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Home Runs
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:role-playing_game
Inspiration
One of the greatest baseball players of all time
One of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Sports Legend
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gptkbp:mlball_star_appearances
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gptkb:24
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gptkbp:mlbteams
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24 times
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gptkbp:movement
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1383
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gptkbp:mvp
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:named_after
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Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1954
the National League Rookie of the Year in 1951
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Say_Hey_Kid
gptkb:The_Say_Hey_Kid
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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gptkb:Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:MLB_All-Time_Team
gptkb:MLB_All-Century_Team
gptkb:The_Catch
gptkb:Golden_Glove_Awards
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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First player to hit 600 home runs.
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gptkbp:notable_awards
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Rookie of the Year.
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gptkbp:notable_for
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gptkb:The_Catch
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gptkbp:notable_games
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gptkb:All-Star_Games
gptkb:1965_All-Star_Game
gptkb:The_Catch
gptkb:1962_World_Series
gptkb:1962_World_Series_Game_7
gptkb:1954_World_Series
The Catch in the 1954 World Series
The Catch in 1954 World Series
1954 World Series.
1973 Final Game
Over-the-shoulder catch
Game 1 of the 1954 World Series
The Say Hey Play
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gptkbp:notable_inductees
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979
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gptkbp:notable_player
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:notable_players
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gptkb:Rich_Aurilia
gptkb:Roberto_Clemente
gptkb:Willie_Mc_Covey
gptkb:Barry_Bonds
gptkb:Mike_Krukow
gptkb:Bobby_Bonds
gptkb:Orlando_Cepeda
gptkb:Dusty_Baker
gptkb:Juan_Marichal
gptkb:Jim_Davenport
Orlando Cepeda.
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gptkbp:notable_recordings
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Most home runs in a single season by a player over 40.
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gptkbp:notable_rivalry
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gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
With Hank Aaron
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gptkbp:notable_scene
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gptkb:The_Catch
1973 final game
1954 World Series performance
1962 World Series performance
1965 All-Star Game performance
1966 All-Star Game performance
The Say Hey Kid's debut
The Catch during the World Series.
The famous over-the-shoulder catch.
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gptkbp:notable_wins
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156.2
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gptkbp:notable_work
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Willie Mays: The Biography
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gptkbp:number
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gptkb:24
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gptkbp:number_worn
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gptkb:24
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:368
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gptkbp:played_for
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gptkb:New_York_Giants
gptkb:San_Francisco_Giants
gptkb:New_York_Mets
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gptkbp:position
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Outfielder
Center fielder
Center Fielder
Right Fielder
center fielder
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gptkbp:publication_year
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Harper_Collins
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gptkbp:received
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gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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gptkbp:resides_in
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gptkb:San_Francisco
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:retired_number
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gptkb:24
#24 by New York Mets
#24 by San Francisco Giants
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gptkbp:retirement
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gptkb:broadcasting
Broadcaster
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:runs_batted_in
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130
1903
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gptkbp:shares
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660
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gptkbp:sports_team
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gptkb:New_York_Giants
gptkb:New_York_Mets
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gptkbp:sportsmanship
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Known for his sportsmanship.
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Marilyn_Mays
Margaret W. Mays
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gptkbp:stolen_bases
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338
8
1465
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gptkbp:subject
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gptkb:Baseball
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:New_York_Giants
gptkb:San_Francisco_Giants
gptkb:New_York_Mets
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gptkbp:team_history
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gptkb:New_York_Giants
gptkb:San_Francisco_Giants
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gptkbp:team_retirement
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gptkb:San_Francisco_Giants
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gptkbp:television_appearance
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gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show
Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend
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gptkbp:throws
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Right
Right-handed
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gptkbp:weight
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180 lb
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:World_Series_MVP
gptkb:1954_World_Series_MVP
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gptkbp:won_home_run_title
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4 times
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gptkbp:world_series_champion
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gptkb:1954
gptkb:1
gptkb:4
gptkb:1954_World_Series
2
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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2
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