Willie Mays Greeting Fans August 1, 1954
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Willie Mays and admiring fans. The photograph is labeled "Greeting Fans" The photo is underexposed/faded, but Mays appears in a New York Giants uniform to the left of the image, doffing his cap. Several people are also in the image, holding signs supporting Mays. One of the signs reads, "Say Hey! Willie is our Boy!" another one reads, "Say Hey Hip Hip Hooray for the Birmingham Belter Willie Mays" The caption on the original image was, "Friends and fans of Giant's outfielder Willie Mays gave him a celebration at the Polo Grounds here, showering him with gifts and praises. Here Willie doffs his cap in his acknowledgment of cheers from admirers. Manhattan Borough President Hulan E. Jack made the principal remarks in the May's Day ceremonies before the game."