the giants won the pennant. >> the giants with the pennant in 1952. >> mays career was put on hold for almost two full seasons after he was drafted into the army during the korean war conflict, many believe mays would have hit 700 plus home runs if not for that layoff, when mays returned to action in 1954, he hit 345 with 41 homers and won the national league mvp award in a four nothing world series sweep of the cleveland indians. he made arguably the most famous catch in baseball history on vic wertz way back. back in his oh man 1957 season, the giants relocated to san francisco. it was as a san francisco giant that mays would have his most memorable offensive display, a four home run game against the milwaukee braves in 1961. willie's stats are second to none in his 22 year career. he batted 302 while collecting 3283 hits. he won 12 gold gloves in consecutive years, was a two time national league mvp and 24 time all-star. in 1972, mays was traded to the new york mets. he would retire at the end of the 73 season. >> it's difficult right now to even, try to explain to you how much i lo

their new york giants history, along with their san francisco giants history. and they said, you know, we have as much deep baseball history as any team in the game. in fact, they have more hall of famers than any other franchise. and they just said, you know what? we have to bring these guys back and that was one. you're absolutely right. they put willie mays on on a lifetime contract to be kind of an ambassador to the game. and that's something that the new ownership and i say new, you know, it's been all the way back to, what, 93 now? but the new ownership was very instrumental in deciding, you know, we want to we want to include and have people know about the deep history of this game and will nobody bigger in that history obviously, than willie mays. you know, you mentioned 1993. >> and i think about barry bonds coming to san francisco and joe, the importance of that relationship between barry bonds and willie mays, yeah, obviously godfather godson. yeah, yeah. >> and so many of those of those seminal moments for barry, willie was right there with him, you

in the giants. bonds posted this photo on instagram, writing, i am beyond devastated and overcome with emotion. i have no words to describe what you mean to me. you helped shape me to be who i am today. thank you for being my godfather and always being there. give my dad a hug for me. rest in peace willie. i love you forever. >> and news of willie mays death set in plenty of giants fans in the bay area. some say they immediately went to the ballpark in china basin to honor him. and while the giants are away in chicago, ktvu is amber lee live tonight outside the ballpark in san francisco, amber mike, there is a growing memorial for willie mays here in front of oracle park. >> fans were nostalgic as they gathered here to remember the man who they describe as the greatest baseball player who ever lived, so impressed that there were already flowers there within minutes of him. >> it just shows how much the city loves him. >> a steady stream of fans came to oracle park to pay homage to willie mays at his

giants trailing 2 to 1 when giants third baseman. see right there matt chapman puts san francisco back on top with a two run home run. okay, now it's the ninth inning. scores tied at three when the giants brett wisely hits one deep into the night, sending everyone home very happy. giants win 5 to 3. meanwhile, the a's were in phoenix to take on the arizona diamondbacks. a's offense was cooking tonight as oakland batters hit four home runs, three of which came in the ninth inning. a's win 9 to 4. okay, let's talk about warriors. they are facing some tough decisions. what to do with star player chris paul. today was the deadline to lock in paul's $30 million contract for the upcoming season, but he and the team decided to push that date back to the start of free agency this sunday. the extension gives the warriors a small window to waive or trade the 39 year old veteran guard. if paul remains on the dubs roster beyond his guaranteed date, he will be old, owed the full 30 mil in the final year of his current contract. and hey, the warri

well, right there he is, the giants. jt. we're also going to be joined right now by former san francisco mayor willie brown. mayor brown, nice to have you on the program. even in these circumstances, what stands out to you or would jt snow here as well? what stands out to you? and there's probably so many memories you have with willie mays. but right now, what's coming to your mind? well, first and foremost, i never thought willie mays would die. i thought when the world and the lord gave somebody the kind of talent he had, it was for forever. and when i heard just a half an hour ago that willie mays had passed on, i. it really very sad for me. i was actually at dinner, i interrupted it because i just couldn't force myself to take one more bite. the memories of this incredible human being. mayor brown, what is it? what did he do to bridge the generations? because someone like me, i never even saw him play. jt saw him when he was a little boy, but someone but he still resonated with younger people. what's that magic that he h

it's a big loss for giants fans there. obviously, at wrigley field, john miller made the announcement on that broadcast, they're going to play one more game there tomorrow. and then they have the game at rickwood and two more against the cardinal. they're going to come home on monday, and i'm sure there's going to be a very, very big tribute. and in a very emotional ballpark on monday, when the giants return home and especially though for the giants, as you mentioned, playing there in alabama on thursday. >> all right, jason, really appreciate it. thank you so much for joining me tonight. okay. well earlier we spoke with former san francisco mayor willie brown about the passing of the hall of famer and his impact. let's listen now to what the former mayor had to say. >> willie mays was unusual and the god given talent that he had , he displayed full time in never in confrontation on anything, whether it was how much he was paid, it was how where somebody made a bad call with reference to him. willie mays was very, very unu

. ♪ >>> giants fans mourning the loss of a legend tonight.he second hall of famer to die in just two weeks. tonight we remember the life and legacy of orlando cepeda, the man known as the baby bull. >>> plus how a supreme court ruling on homelessness could have a huge impact on how san francisco tackles encampments. we ask the mayor what comes next. >>> there comes a point where we really have to cut things off. >>> a line out the door and fireworks at oakland city hall. >> come on. i mean you guys saw all this. you are driving this destruction. >> the debate over how to handle a budget crisis as council members say there is no good option. >> they're all horrible choices. >>> plus the chp officer who saved a kitten twice. >>> good evening to you, i'm juliette goodrich in for sarah tonight. we begin with sad news for baseball fans. hall of fame slugger and giants legend orlando cepeda has died at the age of 86. he was one of the first puerto rican players to star in the major leagues. his family said he died peacefully at his bay area home wh

the giants were in new york and the yankees were there. and we would just argue with each before going to class. so i was one of the luckiest people in the into the bay area work for the a's was out a number of different events with willie just the most outgoing. if you serve happy, save a guy that you could ever imagine. thinking of this day when i just heard the news recently, 93 years old, the giants are playing baseball. the game at rickwood field in major league baseball celebrating the leagues and what really has meant not just to the game, but everything else that he stood he had an inner engine that was incredible. >> andy, it having seen him play. describe what it was like. i assume this what, you know, his his prime and in the 50's and the 60's. >> for people who we're lucky enough. what was he like as as just a player? >> i always in the current day you have. we're so lucky to have steph curry in our market right? steph curry plays with an incredible sense of joy. but that sense of joy and enthusiasm and happiness was willie may

but the giants are playing right now. but on thursday, there will be in alabama and obviously willie mays is one of the main reasons why that game is so significant. so it is going to be a very emotional day. i'm sure in alabama, but of course, is going to be an emotional day over the next couple of days, especially for that san francisco giants franchise in, you know, soon as that game is over, i'm sure that will be the first question that bob melvin giants manager is asked remember, bob melvin is a bay area native himself. he was a major league player, obviously, he managed the oakland a's as well. and now he's with the giants. so he's going to have some very unique insight. when we hear from bob melvin. once game wraps up in chicago. all right. well, jason, appreciate your perspectives and thoughts and we'll be back to you. >> later in this hour. but now we want to go to san francisco chronicle, sports columnist scott ostler who is live with us on the phone. scott. no one better really to give perspective on the passin

here's the moment he passed the news on to giants fans everywhere on the giants flagship radio stationound out, just a little while ago, and the giants have now made an announcement. here's a ground ball to second. estrada throws out pete crow-armstrong, the all time greatest giant. number 24, willie mays has passed away today at the age of 93. and right as we get ready to. head to his hometown and honor a great willie mays. we have to say goodbye. so we'll step aside here for a moment and come back. and the ballgame will continue. and obviously, we're going to talk a lot more about willie tonight over the next many, many days. i hate to be the one to have to pass that news along, but willie mays today has died at the age of 93. dave flemming, very poised and professional with the way he handled that. now, one of the final memories giants fans have of mays came on a big day for his godson, barry bonds. bonds number was retired by the giants back in 2018, and willie insisted on getting up to the podium and making this plea to get bonds into the hall of fame. on behalf of all the people

he is part of the giants past and will always be part of the giants future. >> very good. >> thank you very much. willie mays was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. back in 1979, in cooperstown is remembering him for his infectious enthusiasm and ability to capture the hearts of fans, young and old. the president of the baseball hall of fame says that maze is always one of the most sought out players for visitors. >> he was truly beloved here in cooperstown in been a few years since he's able to come back obviously had some health issues in recent years that that preclude him from coming back here. but we still heard from him regularly holiday cards. and we know how much he meant to the people that come to cooperstown. i mean, when people are walking into the blackout, they're going around the museum. but they are talking about willie mays and truly one the greatest players ever to play the game and they want to see his plaque or they want to see is artifacts and there's really no way to put into words what he meant. but now i think p

giants released a statement of their own from willie mays son, michael.hanking his fans for the unwavering love they have shown his father and larry baer. saying i fell in love with baseball because of willie, plain and simple. >>> wow, just, we knew when this moment came there would be so much reaction and so much love. even knowing that pretty overwhelming for a lot of people >> picking up on that i want to do a shout out to mays other god son, daniel murphy, a long time photographer at kpix. condolences to your family. imagine if you are a giant's ballplayer in the 1990 s and in walks willie mays into the clubhouse every day. a long time giant, nine seasons talked about it earlier tonight. >> j.t. snow, a san francisco giant for nine seasons he joins us, j.t., here is what i want to know, what was it like seeing willie mays in the clubhouse, back in the day, middle 90s, into the 2000 where he would routinely show up in the clubhouse. >> yeah. i got traded to the giants in 1997. my first spring training seeing mays, mccubby. i joked about it. they got t

then to the new york giants. then he was the one that helped the giants come here to the bay area in the late 1950s. and there's that iconic shot of him going down market street when the giants were coming to town and there's willie mays back in the 1950s, late 50s when the giants came to town. and then he stayed in the bay area you know, most athletes, they come here, they go back to their respective homes and states, not willie mays. but the bay area became his home. yeah, it really is. here he is a while ago, talking about being home in the bay area when you can come into a town and people love you, the same way where you came from. to me, that's wonderful. i think it's just a magnificent type of way of getting along with people. it's a shame we just never had a chance to win something more for you. since i was playing, 1962 was a good year. a lot of tweets now around. i mean, on social media from presidents, as you talked about the biden-harris campaign to politicians to other hall of fame athletes. here's th

always forevermore, a giant and not just as san francisco giants, but a giant in the world of major leagueseason regarded as the most spectacular. best. combination of speed power. major league baseball history. he was so good that he actually played pro at 15 years old. he joined the giants in 1951. and he will forever. the giant got a chance to talk to some fans this morning. here's why they had to stop by. i mean, he's a quintessential giant, right? new york and san francisco. >> her favorite player. >> i saw you take a picture of % her always. the to the day amber >> we will always remember so many people stopping by mentioned how a jogger. i mean, good luck. stopping a jogger and mid step. but the 6 hackley what they're doing as well. so he quickly took a moment, took in a photo and then as jackie right down the street as well. >> we will continue having reaction from fans throughout the morning. and it doesn't matter if you are just joe. like me, just a nobody. we're talking people as high up as president obama taking to social media talking about willie mays as well. so he has left

it's we've lost a giant. we really lost a giant. not just a ballplayer giant, but like a giant in history. and we owe so much to him for the rest of time. >> videos will show mays greatness, and stories will share his impact. but the hearts of those who loved, knew, or followed him. that's where the impact of willie howard mays will live forever. >> people like him live forever. he's in our hearts. he's part of giants baseball. as long as there's san francisco giants baseball, there's going to be a willie mays. he's just too much of a part of how we became who we are. that may be the house that barry built, but it's on the foundation of willie mays. >> lives near oracle park will be open starting at noon tomorrow. fans can come in, take tours of the stadium and then watch the giants game against against the saint louis cardinals that will be played at rickwood field in birmingham, alabama. there will be a mays statue that's going to be placed in center field, and a memorial book for people coming into the stadium to sign the game is

the giants won the pennant. >> the giants with the pennant in 1952. >> mays career was put on hold forlmost two full seasons after he was drafted into the army during the korean war conflict, many believe mays would have hit 700 plus home runs if not for that layoff, when mays returned to action in 1954, he hit 345 with 41 homers and won the national league mvp award in a four nothing world series sweep of the cleveland indians. he made arguably the most famous catch in baseball history on vic wertz way back. back in his oh man 1957 season, the giants relocated to san francisco. it was as a san francisco giant that mays would have his most memorable offensive display, a four home run game against the milwaukee braves in 1961. willie's stats are second to none in his 22 year career. he batted 302 while collecting 3283 hits. he won 12 gold gloves in consecutive years, was a two time national league mvp and 24 time all-star. in 1972, mays was traded to the new york mets. he would retire at the end of the 73 season. >> it's difficult right now to even, try to explain to you how much i love

after the giants beat out multiple teams to sign him. the say hey, kid was brought up midway through the 1951 season. his debut was in auspices as he started his major league for 12. but on his 13th, that bad made hit a home run off. future hall of famer warren spahn and the rest is history. mays was a major contributor and the giants historic run to catch the dodgers in the 1951 national league pennant race winning the league's rookie of the year award in the deciding playoff game. mays was on deck when bobby thompson, shot, heard around the world to take dependent and propel the giants into the world >> i didn't understand what was happening until everybody started jumping up and down. we want to kind you can harris hodges on the loud speaker saying that as one of big hit don't with the bad home plate. >> they lost to the yankees in 6 games. >> after missing part of the 52 and all of the 53 season to serve in the army during the korean war where he was taught his famous basket catch by fellow service men may's return to the giants in 5

after the giants beat out multiple teams to sign him. the say hey, kid was brought up midway through the 1951 season. his debut was in auspices as he started his major league for 12. but on his 13th, that bad made hit a home run off. future hall of famer warren spahn and the rest is history. mays was a major contributor and the giants historic run to catch the dodgers in the 1951 national league pennant race winning the league's rookie of the year war in the deciding playoff game. mays was on deck bobby thompson, shot, heard around the world to take dependent and propel the giants into the world >> i didn't understand what was happening until everybody started jumping up and down. we want to kind you can harris hodges on the loud speaker saying that as one that out hit, don't with the bad home plate. >> they lost to the yankees in 6 games. >> after missing part of the 52 and all of the 53 season to serve in the army during the korean war where he was taught his famous basket catch by fellow service men may's return to the giants. and 54

all the giants.ibute before the game's first pitch. by the way, on that is for 25 in birmingham. so we'll follow that as well. just incredible. the son of a longtime family friend of willie mays. recalls seeing may's when they were growing up in his house. keith boykin says he it was just so shocked to hear about mazes passing and he'll be remembered forever for the influence that he had on him professionally and personally. >> it seems a nice man. every time we spoke with the he's just a genuine person. he was just when it's just not with the baseball what's going on now with the major league baseball coming in doing what they do is showcase now city. >> i just think it's phenomenal. so now it is say spears saying, but i think his legacy is going to be so strong. going to be positive for bird. >> and there's just such a close knit between birmingham and san francisco and it's all coming together. you know, right now, may's legacy extends far beyond the baseball diamond. he is famous for his work wit

, not a san francisco giant, not a new york giant, but just a giant. and he was a giant among players. and i got nervous asking him for his autograph the first time because he was larger than life. >> and look at this. the birmingham civil rights museum unveiled an oversize baseball card of mays. it was designed by former mlb player and artist micah johnson. the card was part of an effort to honor black baseball players and the leagues. the unveiling happened yesterday before the news of mays death got out to the public. abc seven sports anchor chris alvarez arrived tonight in birmingham, alabama. he will bring us live reports tomorrow here on abc seven news, so be sure to tune in for that. let's move on for the moment. new developments from the north bay on the wildfire burning in sonoma county. all evacuation orders and warnings for the so-called point fire have been lifted at this point, the sonoma sheriff warned some properties may not have electricity. they're asking residents returning home to watch for emergency personnel who are still there on

giants and dodgers. giants down two. nothing in the fifth. luis matos gets ahold of it.r in three games, his fourth of the year. so it's a21 game. still two one in the sixth. man on for matt chapman. chappie down the line. and that is gone. his 10th of the year. he's the second giant to hit double figures in homers. and it's a32 lead. dodgers would tie it up in the top of the ninth after an error by elliott ramos. but bottom nine brett wisely walks it off for the baby. bull a two run shot, and the giants win it for cha cha five three. a's in arizona. kids are in the pool and they don't even care about what i'm going to show you. like the game. he's up in the ninth. they get homer happy. first it's brant rooker, his 15th of the year, seven for athletics. next man up, shea langoliers bengalis back to back, belly to belly. his 15th of the year as well. so it's eight four. then two batters later dez cameron says, hey i want some of this. a's with three homers in the ninth, four in the last two innings win nine four, snapping an 11 game road losing streak. the nhl draft was t

and then rejoined the giants. after that.as awarded the presidential medal of freedom for president barack obama for his pivotal role during the civil rights movement. >> and here is what president obama had to say on social media that willie mays wasn't just a singular athlete, blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, scale and power. he was also a wonderfully warm and generous person and an inspiration to an entire generation. president obama awarded willie mays, the presidential medal of freedom in 2015. i have the daughter of doctor martin luther king junior. bernice king expressed her condolences as well. >> by sharing a picture of doctor king and willie, a meeting back in 1963, during the height of the civil rights movement. willie mays, along with jackie robinson leading athletes during the civil rights movement. breaking the color barrier for so many generations really of athletes to come. >> 6.56 is the time. and as we continue here on the kron, 4 morning news will have more expanded coverage of the passing of

giant's chairman, today we lost a true legend in baseball greats. illy mays combination of tremendous talent, intellect, showmen and joy set him apart. the 24-time all-star, the say hey kid is the ultimate forever giant. he had an influence not only on the game of baseball but on the fabric of america. inspiration and a hero that will be forever remembered and deeply missed. >> and mlb, incredible achievements and statistics do not begin to describe the awe that came with watching willie mays dominate the game in every way imaginable. we will never forget this true giant, off and on the field. >>> thursday's game at rick woodfield was designed to be a celebration of willie mays and his peers with sadness in our hearts it will now serve as a national remembrance of an american who will forever remain on the short list of the most impactful individuals our great game has ever known. >>> we are going to keep bringing you remembrances all night. share your memories with us by tagging us at kpix, sara? >> all right, there, anne. >>> this is one of those

we really lost a giant. not just a ballplayer giant, but like a giant in history. and we owe so much to him for the rest of time. >> videos will show mays greatness, and stories will share his impact. but the hearts of those who loved, knew, or followed him. that's where the impact of willie howard mays will live forever. >> people like him live forever. he's in our hearts. he's part of giants baseball. as long as they're san francisco giants baseball, there's going to be a willie mays. he's just too much of a part of how we became who we are. that may be the house that barry built, but it's on the foundation of willie mays. >> and oracle park will be open tomorrow starting at noon. fans can come in, take tours and then watch the giants game against the saint louis cardinals that will be played at rickwood field in birmingham, alabama. it will be a mays statue in the center of the field here at oracle park, and a memorial book that fans can sign. the game will be shown on the large video scoreboard in center field for people to watch, as well. we're live at the hom

the san francisco giants. bonds posting a photo on instagram, writing today i am beyond devastated and overcome with emotion. i have no words to describe what you mean to me. you helped shape me to be who i am today. thank you for being my godfather and always being there. give my dad a hug for me. rest in peace willie. i love you forever. >> current and former players sharing their personal stories about mays touching tributes as people expressed their grief tonight, former new york yankees player and bay area native cc sabathia of vallejo saying i'll never forget this day when i walked in and heard that's the boy who wears his hat like this, sabathia says. rest in peace, willie mays. you changed the game forever and inspired kids like me to chase our dream. thank you for everything that you did on and off the field. always in our hearts. and the giants are preparing for the rickwood classic game in alabama before they left, ktvu frank mallicoat spoke with baseball fans at oracle park and reflected on willie

side talking about the giants.and maury wills said, if he ever saw willie mays on the side of a highway with a flat tire, he'd drive on by now, the rivalry runs deep. >> a's fans in arizona repping that green and gold. bottom two where scoreless, two on two out. ketel marte liner to left. r.b.i. single brings in the game's first run. it's one nothing diamondbacks zach gallo making his first start in nearly a month after a hamstring injury. six scoreless innings, seven strikeouts, just one hit allowed. the a's only got two in the game. d-backs win three. nothing. we got the rubber match tomorrow, the athletic reports. klay thompson will likely leave the warriors in free agency, which officially begins tomorrow afternoon. the lakers clippers mavericks expect to be the strongest suitors for klay, who's spent his entire 13 year career with golden state. he, of course, is a four time nba champion, but all signs are pointing to that ending. within the next 24 hours, we will stay tuned. let's kick it. bay fc and louisvill

may is being felt by the giants, the fans and celebrities. we'll show you what's happening tonight and what's planned for tomorrow. there was nobody better on planet earth as a person than willie mays. we're going to take you to birmingham, alabama. our crews are there where they're changing the focus for tomorrow night's giants game at rickwood field. also, remember that big meat spill on 880 a couple of weeks ago? our investigative unit tracked down the company responsible, and we've learned that company has had similar messes before. and more people turning to social media for voting information and news. that's despite being worried about misinformation. what a new poll reveals about our upcoming election. good evening, i'm raj mathai. there are many plans being changed and many plans being created for tomorrow. willie mays died yesterday at the age of 93. it's prompted a flood of emotion and memories in the bay area, in his home state of alabama and across the country. let's start here at home. fans at oracle park paying their respects a

giants and dodgers. giants down two. nothing in the fifth. luis matos gets ahold of it.econd homer in three games, his fourth of the year. so it's a21 game. still two one in the sixth. man on for matt chapman. chappie down the line. and that is gone. his 10th of the year. he's the second giant to hit double figures in homers. and it's a32 lead. dodgers would tie it up in the top of the ninth after an error by elliott ramos. but bottom nine brett wisely walks it off for the baby. bull a two run shot, and the giants win it for cha cha five three. a's in arizona. kids are in the pool and they don't even care about what i'm going to show you. like the game. he's up in the ninth. they get homer happy. first it's brant rooker, his 15th of the year, seven for athletics. next man up, shea langoliers bengalis back to back, belly to belly. his 15th of the year as well. so it's eight four. then two batters later dez cameron says, hey i want some of this. a's with three homers in the ninth, four in the last two innings win nine four, snapping an 11 game road losing streak. the nhl d

giants fans are once again heading out to oracle park to pay their respects to a forever giant, orlando cepeda. >> today, many stopped to place flowers on his statue at second and king, or to reflect on the legacy of the hall of famer affectionately known as the baby bull cepeda passed away yesterday at the age of 86. he debuted with the giants in 1958, their first in san francisco. >> my dad passed on the seventh and then willie mays passed four days later, and then orlando passed. so, i'm feeling all the emotions right now, like i said, the giants are a huge part of my family growing up and orlando and willie are just like, i mean, the icons for me and my dad and so many others out there. >> on monday, a public celebration of life will be held at oracle park for willie mays. it starts at 4 p.m. gates open at willie mays plaza at 3 p.m. and speaking of giants and other big time sporting events, chris alvarez joins us. >> aj, aria, it's been a tough week. a month for the giants. but on the field they're playing the dodgers. we're going to hear from both dugouts on the passing of forever

and, of course, the san francisco giants.he st louis cardinals at that field that rick woodfield that will happen tomorrow afternoon. we will carry that game or highlights right here on k p i x well, that's it for the afternoon edition. remember, we're streaming 24 7 on the free cbs news app or next newscast set 3:00. i have a great afternoon. [ dramatic music ] >> steffy: i am not running forrester creations with brooke. absolutely not. >> ridge: steffy, please. just take a moment. just trust me with this. you're a born leader. i'm proud of everything that we've done together, but you can't do this alone.

look forward to seeing may's every day and the giants clubhouse. one thing i always hear about willie mays is he really enjoyed being willie mays and he like to spread that love to everybody. what are some of other founder members of it? >> just being in the clubhouse like this holding court and being able to tell the stories that. it took you back to when they were playing here where it would we take you back when you know, and i was satchel paige, like this ability to, you know, capture room and just take you to where he's been was phenomenal. >> and they started that phenomenal hall of fame career right here at rickwood field at the age of 17 a professional baseball player at that time playing against men well beyond his age. but certainly he was far ahead of when it comes to talent, heart and even character. guys. we're live at the oldest ballpark in america. rickwood field in birmingham, alabama jackson will send it back to you yet. i bet you're hearing all kinds of stories about willie mays, other telling him far away right here in san franci

the giants won the pennant, propelling the giants from the cellar. >> the giants while the giants beathe brooklyn dodgers in a three game playoff, they would lose to the yankees four games to two. >> in the 1951 world series. during his days in new york, mays was a familiar figure on the streets of harlem, playing stickball games with kids before or after giants games. in 1952, mays career was put on hold for almost two full seasons. after he was drafted into the army during the korean war conflict. many believe mays would have hit 700 plus home runs if not for that layoff. when mays returned to action in 1954, he hit 345 with 41 homers and won the national league mvp award in a four nothing world series sweep of the cleveland indians. he made arguably the most famous catch in baseball history on vic wertz way back back. >> it is one of the many willie mays just brought. this crowd to his feet with a catch, which must have been an optical illusion to a lot of people. >> when the ball was hit. in my mind that i didn't think i was going to miss the ball, how were i going to get the ball

the giants versus the dodgers. and while oracle park was packed, something was missing. >> hot dog vendors. the vendor say they've been forced out of selling out right in front of the park. kron four's check moment explains. >> it's a california staple. the here in the bay area. what's known as dirty dog is a common way of life. for many people join sports games or the nightlife. but now here at oracle park, if you want to find yourself dirty dog. >> have to go across the street only working its vendor tells us the hot dog cart business is not doing too well. what is known running and they run cities if they got crack down on hot dog carts, pushing them further from the park and also high grocery costs, having them charge up to $10 now a dog. >> it used to be just $5, not good money. no, no. the morning. now the san francisco department of public health says it didn't put up the sides tell that there is to sell, but they are working with the task force to crack down on selling food without a permit. the agency says

, not a san francisco giant, not a new york giant, but just a giant.nd he was a giant among players. and i got nervous asking him for his autograph the first time because he was larger than life. >> and look at this. the birmingham civil rights museum unveiled an oversize baseball card of mays. it was designed by former mlb player and artist micah johnson. the card was part of an effort to honor black baseball players and the leagues. the unveiling happened yesterday before the news of mays death got out to the public. abc seven sports anchor chris alvarez arrived tonight in birmingham, alabama. he will bring us live reports tomorrow here on abc seven news, so be sure to tune in for that. let's move on for the moment. new developments from the north bay on the wildfire burning in sonoma county. all evacuation orders and warnings for the so-called point fire have been lifted at this point, the sonoma sheriff warned some properties may not have electricity. they're asking residents returning home to watch for emergency personnel who are still there on si

yeah, more sad news of course, for this giants family. also these giants fans. i want to get out of the way because orlando cepeda, his legacy cemented in front of oracle park here on the corner of second and king. of course this news coming just ten days after the death of the great willie mays. cepeda played for the giants from 1958 to 66. they announced his death tonight in the sixth inning. i felt like kid. >> what a tough time it is for our giants tonight. we have lost our friend orlando cepeda. >> for the longest time, we referred to our hall of famers as the living monuments. >> so a living monument. indeed. cepeda, one of the most feared power bats of his generation, he has a long list of on the field accomplishments. he was inducted into the hall of fame in 1999. he's an 11 time all star national league mvp, world series champion, and if that wasn't all enough, rookie of the year fans understandably, incredibly sad to hear this news tonight. >> my chin hit my chest. we just lost willie. we just lost willie. and now orlando. these are giants legends. the

giants on. giants were down two nothing in the fifth. luis matos out of here.s a21 game. still two one in the sixth. man on for matt chapman. chappie down the line and gone for his 10th of the year. he's the second giant to reach double figures in home runs three two giants lead. dodgers tied it up in the ninth after an error by elliott ramos. but bottom line brett wisely walks it off for the baby. bull a two run shot and the giants win for cha-cha, five three. the a's in arizona. kids are in the right field pool and they do not care about that game at all. he's up in the ninth. they get homer happy. first it's brant rooker connecting his 15th of the year makes it a74 game. next man up is shea langeliers bengalis. back to back. his 15th of the year as well. so it's an eight four lead. and then a couple batters later daz cameron says, hey, i want to get in on this. the a's, with three homers in the ninth, four in the last two innings to win nine four, snapping an 11 game road, losing streak. the nhl draft was last night at the sphere in las vegas. for the very f

they got on the giants radar and they just snatched them up. there you see people just waiting to get to them and where they would show up, showing up with the new york giants, grabbing his stick and playing stick ball in the streets. so it was just something. and i believe we do have that no biz? >> yes, they passed away at the age of 93. here is more on his life and legacy. >> play back, play back, number six for willie mays. >> reporter: to say he was a great baseball player is an understatement. you cannot mention the five greatest player of all time without bringing him into the discussion. born in 1931, the son of the steel mill worker, mays learned the game at an early age. although his high school had no baseball team, it was clear that sport would deafen him. at 16, he was playing for the negro leagues. the day after he graduated from high school, he signed with the giants and by age 20 was in the majors playing games at the polo grounds. and because of military service. but 1954, he was back in the baseball uniform doing what he did b

after the giants beat out multiple teams to sign him. the say hey, kid was brought up midway through the 1951 season. his debut was in auspices as he started his major league for 12. but on his 13th, that bad made hit a home run off. future hall of famer warren spahn and the rest is history. mays was a major contributor and the giants historic run to catch the dodgers in the 1951 national league pennant race winning the league's rookie of the year war in the deciding playoff game. mays was on deck bobby thompson, shot heard around the world to take dependent and propel the giants into the world series. >> i didn't understand what was happening until everybody started jumping up and down. we want to kind you can harris hodges on the loud speaker saying that as one that out big hit, don't with the bad home plate. >> they lost to the yankees in 6 games. >> after missing part of the 52 and all of the 53 season to serve in the army during the korean war where he was taught his famous basket catch by fellow service men may's return to the gian

we really lost a giant. not just a ballplayer giant, but like a giant in history. and we owe so much to him for the rest of time. >> videos will show mays greatness and stories will share his impact. but the hearts of those who loved, knew, or followed him. that's where the impact of willie howard mays will live forever. >> people like him live forever. he's in our hearts. he's part of giants baseball. as long as there's giants baseball, there's going to be a willie mays. he's just too much of a part of how we became who we are. and that may be the house that barry built. but it's on the foundation of willie mays. >> oracle park will be opened tomorrow at noon so fans can come in, take a tour, and then they can watch the giants game tomorrow evening against the saint louis cardinals. that's going to be at rickwood field in birmingham, alabama. there's also going to be a book that people can sign to leave their condolences for the mays family and write down any type of stories or any memories they have of willie mays. again, people still continuing to come here to t

giants lose nine four.ve lost four straight webs going against former a sonny gray as the giants look to avoid the sweep tomorrow. speaking of the a's warm day at the coliseum, even in the shade, you just bring the big hat. it's a good idea. bottom one a's down, one nothing. jj bleday got all that one. his 11th of the year. solo shot game tied. throw up your a yeah but it all unravels for oakland starter jp sears in the second third batter of the inning. it's manuel margot three run shot to left center minnesota up four one. and then three batters later jose miranda doubles in two more at six one. and still nobody out. sears eight earned runs. only got four outs before he was taken out of the game. twins starter, meanwhile, bailey ober tossed his first career complete game on just 89 pitches. carlos correa across the diamond for the final out. a's lose ten two rubber match tomorrow, then the a's hit the road for a six game road trip. indycar annual stop in monterey practicing qualifying today. denmark's chr

former giant j.t. snow remembers his first days with the giants right there in the clubhouse. in the flesh, the greatest of all time to be in the clubhouse with him, talking to him on everyday basis . and mccovey was there as well. just i was really humbled and i kind of felt like i was cheating the system because they were such great players. profound reaction tonight from the man who wrote the book on willie the man, john shea. the book 24. shea spent months researching the book, talking to willie and cannot believe he's gone. it's really hard to grasp and comprehend that he's gone because we just never imagined this day. we just always thought he'd live forever. but if willie had to go today was the day to do so. well, according to one man who loves baseball and loved willie, i'm a little tore up about it, to be honest with you. so you know. 618, 20, 24, 24, 24, you know, only fitting. right? so yeah. let me clarify that. last gentleman was talking a little numerology action. six 1824 is today six plus 18 is 24. and willie mays of course, was number 24. there's not a lot of

forever giant 24.course, his number julie and number 24, the say hey kid. >> a giants legend and leaving a lasting impact for like you said , far beyond baseball. betty thank you. and just across the street from oracle park, the say hey experience honoring the giants legend was opened to fans today because of the situation, and we wanted to open the space, give fans a chance to pay their respects, honor the legend that willie mays is. >> the immersive exhibit includes rare photographs, artifacts, and video that chronicle mays life. it's typically only open during home games, but the team opened it to fans today, who wanted to pay their respects. >> people like him live forever. he's in our hearts. he's part of giants baseball. as long as there's giants baseball, there's going to be a willie mays. he's just too much of a part of how we became who we are. and that may be the house that barry built. but it's on the foundation of willie mays. >> well, as mentioned, there will be a watch party tomorrow at o

the giants clubhouse. yeah. spring training a few times i got a chance to sit down with him and 2 or 3 other people, and john shea would be there. the sportswriter friend of mine who was buddies with willie. and he would just tell stories and talking and laugh and the players would come by and he was like the king of the clubhouse, just, the life of the party, just a fun guy, just a great person to talk to. >> what do you think, though, made him so special? was there something within him that that people recognize? what can you tell us about that for meeting him? >> yeah. it wasn't i think it was just one of those things that some people are gifted with this great knack of, of connecting with people and, and figuring things out. he was one thing. he was, you know, a really smart guy. he was one of if you put together an all smart team in baseball, willie would be probably the captain. he he told me one spring training i probably 30 years ago, i started talking to him and he told me that when he played center fie

after the giants five three win over the dodgers, giants mascot lucille carried cepeda's number 30 on field and held it up at home plate for one final tribute. cepeda's family said he died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. we will be following this story all weekend long, both on air and on our website to learn more about the life and legacy of orlando cepeda, go to nbcbayarea.com. developing now public comment at the oakland city council went late into the night as city officials are facing some tough decisions. they're working out how to how to balance the city's $177 million deficit and pass a mid cycle budget. that meeting started around 130 yesterday afternoon and ended eight hours later. there are a few options. the first includes the mayor's original proposed budget with amendments from the council. it includes a contingency if the coliseum sale isn't finalized by september, and additional set of reductions would go into place. the second option leaves out the coliseum sale completely, instead calling for $63 million in cuts, including cuts to public safety i

the giants. great willie mays. and as you can see here behind me, well, the giants are playing an away game today. they were definitely playing with the energy of a home field advantage. >> well, maze was elected to the baseball hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. back in 1979, cooperstown, remembering maze for his infectious enthusiasm for baseball and his ability to capture the hearts of fans. the president of the baseball hall of fame says that maze is always one of the most sought out players for visitors. he was truly beloved here in cooperstown in been a few years since he's able to come back obviously had some health issues in recent years that that preclude him from coming back here. but we still heard from him regularly. >> holiday cards and we know how much he meant to the people that come to cooperstown. i mean, when people are walking into the blackout, they're going around the museum. but they are talking about willie mays and truly one the greatest players ever to play th

up next, we continue our coverage of the passing of giants legend willie mays. we'll show you his most iconic moment that over the shoulder catch in the world series. and here's a look inside rockefeller center. lester holt is getting ready for nightly news. one of the top stories today. record heat scorching the us. nbc's sam brock reports. as the season's first tropical storm lashes the texas coast. we're back in a moment. a slow network is no network for business. that's why more choose comcast business. and now, we're introducing ultimate speed for business —our fastest plans yet. we're up to 12 times faster than verizon, at&t, and t-mobile. and existing customers could even get up to triple the speeds... at no additional cost. it's ultimate speed for ultimate business. don't miss out on our fastest speed plans yet! switch to comcast business and get started for $49.99 a month. plus, ask how to get up to an $800 prepaid card. call today! camera. willie mays played at seals stadium and candlestick park in san francisco, but he was really the foundation of ora