i want to read something that major league baseball, they put out a statement. it says all of major league baseball is in mourning today as we are gathered at the very ballpark where a career and a legacy like no other began, willie mays took his around brilliance from the birmingham black barons of the american league to the historic giants franchise from coast to coast in new york and san francisco. willie inspired generations of players and fans as the game grew and really earned its place as our national pastime and they also went on to say, just as his career was ascending, willie served his country and the us army in 1952 and 1953 as the 1954 nl mvp. he led the giants to victory in the world series, in which he made one of the most memorable plays ever with the catch. >> yeah, that was the basket style catch. >> and he continues there, you know, just sitting here watching the highlights. yeah it's hard not to watch him. i'm even trying to get eye contact with you too and talking. but it's just like that's how. yeah of a player he was. >> your eyes are drawn

roughly 20% of major-league baseball players were black. tsburgh pirates , were the first team to put in an all-black lineup on the field. but today, only 6% of major- league players are black. the lowest level, since the '50s. why do you think that is, and do you believe this renewed interest in the history of the negro-leagues can reduce the trend? >> reverend al, i can tell you what i know. in 1982 when i worked for san francisco examiner, i did something that had never been done before or since. i did a detailed study on this. 1982, there were 18% african americans in baseball. the all-time high was the mid- '70s at 27%. from talking to black players, white players, executives, all on the record, there were people who told me, again on the record, that there was a quota system in major- league baseball that was purposely phasing out african americans. that's how i became close with hank aaron in 1982. the consensus was by the turn- of-the-century, the 21st century that the numbers would be below 10%, which they are right now. matter of f

more. >> reporter: back here live at rickwood field in birmingham, alabama, earlier this year major league baseball said it wod incorporate negro league stats into the record books, which has been long overdue. >> how you holding up there with the weather? >> reporter: it's not too bad. there was a ical storm south of us and that tapered some of the heat here. we had a lot of cloud cover. the humidity is really high, but it's pretty cool now. i'm comfortable. the thing i'm worried about, the mosquitoes are starting to come out. >> that's another matter entirely. good luck. we'll check back with you later. >>> coming up next, the bay area's lgbtq film festival now underway. we'll take you to the opening night party. ♪ lost without a place to go ♪. >>> meet the oakland born artist helping kick off we're in the middle of... seizing the date! in the middle of the perfect pairing ... and parking it here for the night! so come get away... together... illinois— the middle of everything. san francisco's been through tough times. london breed led us through the pandemic, declaring an emergency before anyone

and major league baseball is coming to town and revitalize this ballpark. and one of the most fascinating things about it when you see it on tv tomorrow, give you a little sneak peek. i am absolutely enamored. by the way, they designed the outfield wall. there are a lot of speculations could they keep charm, the old-school midst of this building here? and i got i got to tell you, they absolutely did. they capture the essence of what rickwood field is all about. the history of btrning in the history of baseball in america. it's all right here. and if you haven't been birmingham would love to have you guys and love to host. you know, the chamber of commerce could hire because you're selling and, you know, giants fans, i think they were excited for this game when it was on the calendar. >> but with with losing willie yesterday and you can only imagine what what he means to to the bay area here in this market. you know, all eyes are going to be on birmingham tomorrow excited that the that the nation can learn more about such a historic place. >> yeah, no questi

major league baseball has also announced a $150 million investment aimed at increasing black representation, negro league stats were incorporated into baseball's record books. >> i think it's cool to have that black representation up there, and i think it's good for the next generation. >> many of those stats happened right here. right here in rickwood field. >> reporter: randall woodfin is the mayor of birmingham. >> what happened here is not just black history. it's america's history. the greats that came through this place, they literally went on to change what baseball meant. >> reporter: major league baseball planned for willie mays to attend the rickwood game. now, the field where mays' baseball dreams began will poetically symbolize the end of that era -- and possibly the dawn of a new one. for "eye on america," i'm major garrett in birmingham, alabama. >> norah: willie mays, a national treasure. the ancient stonehenge site is vandalized ahead of the annual summer solstice festival. that's next. ♪ ♪ festival. that's next. ♪ ♪ known for lessons that matter. known for being a free spir

african-americans had also supported major league baseball. excuse me, -- league baseball teams in their cities. so there was a notion that yeah. you know african-americans like baseball if you brought their players to the sport they would follow follow. so when we look at the emergence of an integral of jackie robinson into major league baseball, we sort of have to think about, you know, why this was done. the other thing that i'll just point out very quickly, his story does sort of it it follows what we've been talking about in terms of racial science or what i mentioned in terms of racial science, jackie robinson is someone who has to subdue when he goes into major league baseball, he does have to subdue his emotions despite effect. and he's working in a hostile he's being spiked and now, if you've ever been spiked before, track and field or soccer, some other sport, baseball. but it's not as painful. and so despite that, he is challenged not be emotional, but just to play the game to achieve. and so in a lot of ways, his experience does tra

and spike lee has a suggestion about how major league baseball can kind of tippett's cap to the all-time legend. >> i think the greatest. >> baseball player and i put instagram last night, i think the major league baseball, she retired. the number. 24, all the teams. i want to have a beirut. nobody else i'm talking about. this is a kid. and i just remember growing up. my father would tell me with the giants. well, new york polo grounds. he can walk to pull over. also was he was living harlem and who placed ball with the kids before at the back. then only as old a game. >> yeah. there's famous video of may's playing stickball with kids outside is harlem home and the death comes at a time when major league baseball is in birmingham paying tribute to the leagues. and willie mays, this ball parts ballpark here. rickwood field is where may's got hisn start. there's a big game that has been scheduled for a long time between the giants and the st. louis cardinals that is set to happen tomorrow and of course, all eyes will be on that. >> other news we're following for you tonight to recall. expe

and obviously this will be something that many teams across major league baseball will be reacting to awaiting a longer statement where we will bring that to you, including perhaps immediate availability and a reporter heading there right now to get some reaction. >> i will get this in and i'm glad that he would live long enough where major league baseball could embrace the negro league stats into the current stats that they have today. and they did play for them as we had talked about. 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 i

anymore. >> reporter: the 72-year-old has been studying baseball his entire life including players from the negro league being recognized in majorgue baseball's record books. >> these are big league players who were excluded. it wasn't because they never made it to the big leagues. they were not allowed to play in the big leagues. >> it's a game where the negro athlete has left a mark. >> reporter: and it is an infliction point. stars like josh gibson have catapulted to the top of baseball's most heralded records. >> and he's another guy and there are so many names like that. >> reporter: the giants all-time great willie mays started his professional career as a birmingham black barron. tuesday's game at rickwood field is a tribute to the trail blazers who are equally, if not more talented, but denied equality because of the color of their skin. >> and there are some great players, you know, that played in the negro league during those times. no more than when you talk about a guy like willie mays, you understand that. >> reporter: the big league story and the hall of fame in cooperstown, which is the story of baseball. it is no

the giants will maximize that as major league baseball. and i said, with the record game and the juneteenth celebration in the leagues. it's almost a cosmic coincidence that has left. you know, the earthly bonds, but he will be thought about forever. well, set. >> and you do could said it thank you so much for your time perspective tonight. thanks, andy. >> okay and remember, say hey to everybody. yeah, you're here. love thanks. and it. going to take a >> and now kron 4 sports. >> we continue our coverage celebrating the life of the great willie mays mays was one of the most impactful athletes in the history of american sport. his legacy transcends baseball. we've already heard from some of those closest to him on just how much he meant to the sport as a player, his talent was generational during his 23 year. major league playing career. he was named most valuable player twice first as a new york giant in 1954. and then as a san francisco giant in 1965, he holds the all-time record for put out by an outfielder with a career total of 7,000 i

and major league baseball started thinking about that they are here. will whale an undertaking. all. have you had local baseball right here. but now you have got major league baseball right here at rickwood. and it took a transformation. you were just talking to me about the way this looks right now and what all went in to making tonight happen on fox. >> we had to have our playing surface entirely redone. and can you take a look out there now it. looks like augusta. we had to have new dugouts because the dugouts we had were too small for the groups of men in big doing can cleb house. and also, the men were much smaller in the days this was built. our roof line was probably 6 feet tall before the dugouts were remade and the average major leaguer is probably 63. everybody had to duck. that wasn't going to work. >> will: i did read that josh gibson was 61, 210. josh gibson would have belted a few homers out here. >> that's right. >> >> will: sal chilly paige would have tribute to the negro league upper one of the most historic ballparks in america. have you done an amazing job, ger

anyway, it just said major league baseball never recognized them as major leaguers. >> you know, seanseball, unlike other sports, in my opinion, is heavily stats driven. the other sports, too. but this one in particular. so now there's no more quibbling about it. you don't have to think about whether, well, that's the league, that's major league baseball now. it's all in one. so the arguments are going to change, right? when people are talking about stats, what like so many baseball fans do. >> oh, definitely want to change. i mean, now when you go to google, you know, some of the top baseball players and major league baseball, it's going to change a lot. you're going to see a lot of players from the leagues. i think the most important part of this, though, is also educating the community about these great players, now, when they get a chance to see these great players names listed in the ranks of major league baseball statistics, they get a chance to do the research and learn more about them. but it's definitely going to change history, you know, and josh gibson is definitely going t

here they are now finally in the spotlight. >> you are so connected to major league baseball. uely is tied to its history. this is such a great example. why have they thought about sports and our past? >> we remember babe ruth, ty cobb and compare eras. it is never apples to apples but we enjoy saying who is the better hitter, babe ruth or hank aaron and all the debates goes on for years and years and passed down from generations. >> it will be an awesome game. giants and cardinals in birmingham, albuquerque. >> brian: we'll do the after math with will. >> bill: good morning. it is 9:00 in washington, d.c. and we're on supreme court watch at

years and the man who would get the most recognition would be williy mays and the fact that major league baseball it's put it would put on this is putting on this event that rick would feel obviously was a tribute to the entire view grow leagues. but let's be honest. it also specifically for willie mays. they would it would have been obviously much better what were able to get there. but the fact that he happened 2 days before the event, i think the event will take on the even greater more meaning for. organization for giants fans and for baseball fans all over the fact that you think thursday night will be the night that everyone who got the pleasure watching mister ma's play sport. you people probably the vast majority of people out didn't get to see him play but just know of him in and what he did beyond career. i thursday night will be one of the. more memorable night in the history of baseball. >> i better well, hey, you're pointing out and and you're right. that's terribly surprising he has been bad health for a time. but he also was one of those people. i mean, steve, that have kind of tho

he, he belongs to all of major league baseball. yes, he does. he does. so important to major league baseball. he was a star. he was a star indeed. and are you amazed? but just pour outpour of love and were amazed at how the people are reacting here in san francisco. we are amazed. thank you so much. i'll let you get back to having your moments and taking pictures. it is a zing pun intended for willie mays. of course. >> 24 palm trees for willie mays. 24 willie mays plaza, of course, named after him or so many people showing up so many people taking to social media. legendary player reggie jackson even talked about it this morning say when you saw babe ruth played, only want to see one thing, of course, with him hitting the home but when it comes to willie mays, you wanted to see everything. great on offense. great on defense. great as stealing bases and especially great. >> at stealing our whacked. well said. well, thank you very much. >> very we will always cherish the memory of great we're >> and there you just heard the announcer there at his hometown

always forevermore, a giant and not just as san francisco giants, but a giant in the world of major league baseballgarded 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 from the

major league baseball, willie mays behind babe ruth. so talk about rarefied air. jason dumas said great story about the catch iconic regarded as one of the greatest plays and major league baseball history as he was running with his back towards home base caught the ball spun around and threw the ball back into the infield. 660 home runs. i mean, 6th all time. and that is a time guys. ballparks, we're so massive that they wanted the pitchers to dominate, not the hitters and now ballparks a lot smaller. can you imagine if you played at this particular time when i found out the news, i made sure to be ready to roll this morning. i go to so many giants games and i made sure to put this right next to my briefcase this morning. i have this jersey. i've had it for years. i wear to games. and in fact, my son also has the same jersey, not many athletes get jalayne jean. i mean, athletes, they come and go, but he is baseball royalty. even president barack obama chimed in on social media saying that he was delighted to spend so much time with willie mays and in 2015. he award

now america's oldest ballpark with the birmingham black barons, willie mays, death coming as major league baseball is now in birmingham to pay tribute to the leagues where may's got his start. just earlier this week may's released a statement member. we talked about this that he was not going to able to attend bit, but he was going to watch the game from home and both fans and birmingham and also that have gone now from the bay area. there. we're so honored that they paid tribute to him last night at that minor league tribute game. >> the crowd was just amazing. make standup. they gave whaley a a standing ovation. i'm glad they did that. it was very that happened during the game. wow. it rickwood field. >> it meant that the crowd really feel it w a big house in a aut hasto do take heads out it. was this a special moment for us to be in a place when a announcement head? >> some says family members already there as they prepare for the game honoring him is the son michael shared what this honor means to the family. >> again, i can't speak to because he did this event. that is 3. but full up. impress

of the say, hey, kid, a lot of people also spike lee say retire the number. 24 throughout major league baseball. some are saying how about change the logo of major league baseball to willie mays and his iconic catch. >> all right. thanks a lot. we'll all right. we have a lot to get to this morning. coming up, a trailblazing woman in the east bay this week of juneteenth. we're going to be the first black woman to serve as stanley and police chief >> 7.14, right now and we are checking out the weather and >> waking up to it was a little it was morning. it. >> yeah. and a little cloudy jones right now. yeah. that misty conditions up the coastline, a product of cool sea breeze. and hey, look at all that gray that is pushed on into the city for coastal areas. yeah, some mist some drizzle being seen, but we are trading in the haze that we saw earlier this week for some better air quality, if not a little cloudy out there, but we'll take it if it means we're breathing easier today. now, this weekend, i'm fully expecting a little bit of that haze that smoke to settle right back into the bay area. we ha

fact, the leagues, he's always been a major source of rick was rich history serving as the home of the birmingham black barons from the 1920's until the early 1960's. and with major league baseball now recognizing the stats from the leagues as major league statistics. it elevates rickwood status as one of the game's big league contributors. >> it also means that rickwood field is noe olde major league ballpark in america. we could always claim to be the oldest ballpark. but now that games that were played here were considered major leagues. it's a major part really, really big in our history. >> it's that unique history and legacy that will live on forever as one of america's lasting baseball institutions. >> it just carries on. and when you come here. you still sense of history. you look at the field. it's big and you look at the grass and it's green and you look at the infield infield dirt and it just feels baseball. it's something you just can't get anywhere else. >> so hats off to major league baseball and the friends of rickwood. this is going to be something that people were going to be talking about for quite some time in birmingham. it jackson will send it back to you. >

willie who was the 10th major league baseballack baseball player as the leagues started to transitioninto major league baseball coming from the deep, deep south. many of the barriers that were broken by by willie mays at a time when baseball was truly america's pastime and it captivated america's consciousness. willie mays showed a racing divided america doing that time who black people were anost equally asmportant who we were not based upon some of the tropes and thstigmas that surrounded the bla howeere vie he bre e wen down many of those barriers on est d ist stages algsidehe mickey mantle's of thworldit where those 2 some of the most popular figures in this country during that time and a black man, no less. so while. it may not be at the level of the same officer of this country. willie mays and others, they paved the way for even people like myself to move forward in this. this country. >> so i i didn't know this until last night, really, of how he got the nickname, the say, hey, kid was courtesy of a sports writer who noticed that at first didn't know everyone's name and he wou

baseball players of the leagues. nbc's laura b'rit got to take it all in, in person. and it was a special night here at rickwood field in birmingham, alabama, as majorbaseball honored the leagues and celebrated the life and legacy of willie mays. there were nods to willie mays all around rickwood field, including the clock and left field on the manual scoreboard set to 824. willie mays wore the number eight when he played for the birmingham barons back in 1948 and, as you know, sported the number 24 throughout his major league baseball career. i got the chance to talk to some of the giants players about what this game means to them mike yastrzemski, logan webb, both saying that this was a great honor to step foot on this field. they took the field tonight with some of the league players who used to play right here at rickwood, and both of them saying that that was a very meaningful moment for each of them. it was honestly better than even what i expected. and i expected it to be awesome. but it was a awesome experience. it's, you know, getting to walk out with those players that played here before and obviously knowing, they were kind of playing for

the pregame sensational major league baseball took its best reparation swing to honor the negro leaguesviving players inside $5 million renovated rickwood field. the build up honoring hometown kid willie mays, who left us. his son michael did the talking for him. >> birmingham, i have been telling y'all if there was any way on earth my father could come down here that he would. he found another way. already stand to your feet and let him hear you, he is listening. [ cheers and applause ] . >> could not bring it stronger than that at rickwood field. flanked by ballplayers, down the 1st and 3rd base side. the oldest ballpark in america. giants and cardinals play. picking it up. st. louis, donovan, a native of alabama going deep, two-run blast, making it 3-0. same score, two innings later. carrying it right out of there. eighth home run of the game. tied it at 3. two on, but he went downswing to end the game. cardinals won it 6-5. the giants lost 3 straight. but this time, the result of the game took a backseat on this special night. >> wherever the ceremony was going on, i had a lot of go

pat hoberg was considered one of major league baseball's best umpires, but he's been held out every gamenary action related to gambling. the second betti scandal tarnishing mlb in month. this morning, major league baseball disciplining pat hoberg for allegedly violating the league's gambling rules. the league opening an investigation on hoberg during spring training for a potential violation of mlb's sports betting policies. >> only hit fastballs. we've got a breaking ball and the astros waste no time. >> reporter: league officials say there was no evidence that games worked by hoberg were compromised or manipulated in any way. it was still determined that discipline was warranted. if found to have bet on baseball, hoberg would be in violation of mlb's rule 21 which could result in penalties like year-long suspensions or even lifetime bans. hoberg is appealing the discipline saying in a statement, the integrity of baseball is one of the utmost importance to me. i look forward to the appeal process. >> these are supposed to be the neutral arbiters. if there's any question about legitimacy

steven, 02 days after a baseball legend, willie mays died, major league baseball honored him at the oldest professional baseball park in america. maize used to roam the outfield here as part of the birmingham black barons of the leagues it's cnn's ryan young has more when you think the history of baseball, you think about some of the most magnificent players that have played sports in our country and look a lot of that's happened. >> he read, rick would feel this is the oldest baseball stadium left and the country was built in the early 1910s. and when you add that together, you understand the rich history. when you put that together with the league, you can still see the bus led black barons behind me there's been a lot of conversation about this, especially with the passing of willie mays and major league baseball putting an emphasis on having this game and being able to talk about how much to legally six meant to the stadium. and not only that, but to this area. so now that conversations being had, stats are being added, and even a little fans of the future are able to come out here enj

major league team. the league says marcano wagered more than $150,000 on baseball, including more than two dozen bets on pittsburgh pirates, when he was an active player, but out with an injury. >> it just feels like this is the tip of an iceberg, and it is only going to get more complcated and more messy as we go on. >> reporter: now the league says none of the bets impacted the outcome of any games. last year, americans legally wagered nearly $14 billion on baseball. j.b.? >> james: carter evans, thank you. a texas radio host says his wife nearly died after she was denied proper medical care after a miscarriage -- in a state with one of the strictest abortion laws. the cbs news exclusive is next. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ sive is next. eling of finding psoriasis can't filter out the real you. so go ahead, live unfiltered with the one and only sotyktu, a once-daily pill for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and the chance at clear or almost clear skin. it's like the feeling of finding you're so ready for your close-up. or finding you don't have to hide your skin just your background. once-daily sotyktu was proven

i mean, and then you think about what major league baseball has been able to extend. is is the oldest baseball field professional and the country. but then you look at this wall and you see how they're celebrating the leagues and you understand what them putting the stats in. it was almost like a conversation is being had where you have the great past to be celebrated because of course they leagues is a part of american history. you add juneteenth with it, and then you see this celebration coming together in a city that quite frankly needs to sort of celebration because honestly, the people who come from all across the country have been exploring the birmingham area. and they said they loved the southern hospitality. you have tomorrow's big game that's of course, when all the bright lights will be here in the big time athletes will be out there on the field tonight was a celebrity softball game, but that allowed for the conversation for people from all across the country the come and celebrate a great man who by the way, while he was playing, could not always enjoy eve

major league baseball honoring a legend tonight, former giants and hall of famer willie mays passed away this afternoon at the age of 93. good evening. thanks for joining us here on kron for news 11. i'm noelle bellow and i'm dan thorn. this video from the kron. 4 archives showing. >> willie as he was first. welcome to san francisco. back in 1958. >> huge parade was held when the giants came from new york and moved to san francisco to become the san francisco giants during his 23 year. major league playing career mays was named most valuable player twice. he holds the all-time record for put out by an outfielder with a career total of 7,095 may's one, 12 gold gloves in center field appeared in 24 all-star games and led the league in home runs 4 times stolen bases. 4 times slugging percentage 5 times total bases. 3 times and triples 3 times. the list goes onmand on. may's was also 3rd all time in the home run list h% with 660 home runs when in 2003 barry bonds, his nephew past him. crowd for us. jack molmud visited oracle park tonight. >> to hear tributes from his fans. >> well, in hours

major league team. the league says marcano wagered more than $150,000 on baseball, including more than two dozen bets onive player but out with an injury. >> it just feels like this is the tip of an iceberg and it is only going to get more complicated and more messy as we go on. >> reporter: the mlb says none of the bets impacted the outcome of any games. last year, by the way, americans wagered nearly $14 billion on baseball. carter evans, cbs news, los angeles. >>> well, if you act fast, you might be able to buy up a piece of history. the childhood home of boxing legend muhammud ali is going up for sale. it's where the three-time heavyweight champ first learned to box. the single-story, two-bedroom and one-bath home in louisville, kentucky, was converted into a museum after ali's death. it closed during covid and never reopened. now the owners are hoping to find a new buyer who will maintain the museum. the house and two adjoining buildings is listed at $1.5 million. >>> the first major heat wave of the summer is bearing down on the south central and southwestern part of the country. soaring temperatu

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he embodies the spirit of the spirit of major league baseball. but most importantly, he embodies the spirit of perseverance. mays longtime friend read a letter the 'say hey kid' recently wrote. he wanted it read at the ceremony, i wish i could be with you all today. this is where i'm from. i had my first pro hit here at rickwood as a black baron, and now this year, some 76 years later, that hit finally got counted in the record books. i guess some things take time, but i always think better late than never. time changes things. time heals wounds and that's a good thing. tomorrow the giants will get a chance to honor willie mays on the field. he began his career on, and fans here in san francisco will get the opportunity to remember a baseball legend at oracle park. at 24, willie mays plaza, a place willie mays also created. memories with those around him and with fans. i never watched him play one game in his life. i watched highlights, but what he means to the giants has affected me since i was their age, and i want that same effect to affect he

if you look at the web, there's a number of broadcasters in major league baseball who had a hard time even just announcing it. they were all broken up. >> and it wasn't just because he was a great ballplayer. no, it was a great man. >> yeah. i mean, just wonderful. wonderful. like, there's no way to quantify the impact willie mays had on baseball and the lives of fans who were lucky enough to interact with him. here's a look back at the life of the say, hey kid, willie mays. >> hey hey, hey, say willie, say hey, say woo, swing it at the plate. say hey. >> willie mays has been called the greatest all around baseball player that ever lived. when it came to hitting for average, hitting for power base, running, throwing and fielding, the say hey, kid was the ultimate five tool player. born may the 6th, 1931, in westfield, alabama, mays excelled at an early age. at only 14, he was playing semi-pro baseball with his father while still in high school. his professional career began in the leagues with the birmingham black barons, but it was the new york giants who signed mays to a major leagu

vital role the bay area will play in decision 2024 and betting scandals continue to plague major league baseball. how an ace pitcher finds himself at the center of the latest one. news at 530 starts right now. thanks for joining us. i'm audrey asistio and i'm raj mathai. tourism is the number one industry in san francisco. the lifeline and bloodline of the city. but since the pandemic, as we've been reporting for so many years, the city is struggling just to bring back tourists and locals back to town. and today, mayor london breed rolled out her latest proposal to encourage everyone to rediscover union square. here's nbc bay area's sergio quintana. the steel drum player at the powell street turnaround and a warm, sunny day can give off tropical vibes, but san francisco is a different adventure. have you been to the city before? no. what do you think? i love it, it's great. there's a lot of restaurants, a lot of places like chinatown. being around the corner. it's very diverse and i really like it. but these days, the city by the bay is still struggling to get back to its pre-pandemic days, and

in 2004, chacha was one of the four men to receive the major league baseball players alumni association's achievement award, their highest honor. starting in 1987. he worked for the giants as a community representative and became a member of the giants community fund advisory board. cepeda was also recognized nationally for his humanitarian efforts as an ambassador for baseball. cepeda is survived by his five sons, one. his legacy is a permanent fixture, as one of the statues you see when you enter oracle park. we lost willie mays ten days ago. now his teammate cepeda is gone as well. a really rough month for the giants family. >> losing legends will certainly be remembered fondly. >> absolutely appreciate it. >> thank you larry. >> we move now to an update from our i-team today. a convicted serial shoplifter is now out of jail on mandatory supervision. you can see here aziza graves leaving court. earlier today, a jury convicted her of stealing more than $60,000 worth of items from stores like safeway and target. the judge agreed to the prosecution's request of a two and a half year sente

takes a look at how the city is getting ready for major league baseball. >> the welcome sign is posted in the st. louis cardinals take on the san francisco giants at rickwood field on thursday. the tribute game will honor hall of famer willie mays, a birmingham native who began his career with the birmingham black barons. back in 1948, this larger than life-size mural of maize now graces the side of this building in downtown birmingham. just in time for this week's event. last minute. preparations are still underway at rickwood field. they're continuing >> fine-tune the baseball field itself and that's a constant thing they work on that. by the hour. >> and when they get ready to play tomorrow night, it's going to be perfect is any baseball field could ever be. >> this time lapse video shows the renovation of the field by the mlb ahead of this week's game. >> overdue. haha. so i think it's going to be going to be a big crowd. >> parking is prohibited at rickwood field this week. but ticket holders can come out here to legion field and take one of these free shuttles over to rick. what

to gerald watkins, who runs a nonprofit preserving the ballpark and led the effort to bring major league baseballue. both the giants and cardinals will wear special uniforms thursday night in honor of the league. now, rickwood field is full of memories in the more than 100 years the park has been open, a lot of high profile players have graced its grounds as ktvu jason appelbaum shows us, it's all where it began for the great willie mays. >> willie mays was born poor on the outskirts of birmingham, alabama, in 1931. it was the beginning of the great depression, and nearly a quarter of the working population was unemployed and an african american kid growing up in alabama at that time could not expect to have an easy go of it. kat mays, willie's father, played some baseball, but the major leagues were blocked off to black americans. in a 2012 interview ktvu did with the then 80 year old mays, his memories of that time were still as vivid as ever. >> my father had. he was busy trying to make a dollar for us. he would work, work five days in. we called the steel mill in birmingham, and during the we

. >> one week until major league baseball shines a spotlight on birmingham, alabama and the leagues.ersation with the man who has led the charg bring a golden 1 credit union agrees, it's never too late to try something new or pick up an old pastime. we know you're up for adventure, that's what you're here for. the golden 1 member cash rewards+ card lets you try the things you love with your true love. when you can enjoy the rewards of every experience that comes your way, what are you waiting for? dive right in. golden 1 member cash rewards+ card. life is a journey best dreamed together. and name to the mascot. hall of fame's class of 2024. lucille took to social media to thank fans and the giants for their votes and support. lucille has been the mascot of the giants since 1997. also in this year's class, the houston astros orbit the jacksonville jaguars, jacksonville, and the university of montana's mascot. now, some of the other major league baseball mascots already in this exclusive club include the oriole bird, the phillie phanatic, and mr. mets. all right. in one week, the san f

if you look at the web, there's a number of broadcasters in major league baseball who had a hard timeven just announcing it. they were all broken up. >> and it wasn't just because he was a great ballplayer. no, it was a great man. >> yeah. i mean, just wonderful. wonderful. like, there's no way to quantify the impact willie mays had on baseball and the lives of fans who were lucky enough to interact with him. here's a look back at the life of the say, hey kid, willie mays. >> hey hey, hey, say willie, say hey, say woo, swing it at the plate. say hey. >> willie mays has been called the greatest all around baseball player that ever lived. when it came to hitting for average, hitting for power base, running, throwing and fielding, the say hey, kid was the ultimate five tool player. born may the 6th, 1931, in westfield, alabama, mays excelled at an early age. at only 14, he was playing semi-pro baseball with his father while still in high school. his professional career began in the leagues with the birmingham black barons, but it was the new york giants who signed mays to a major league

this morning we continue to cover the passing of major league baseball icon willie mays . we're live with a look back at his historic career, plus a major step forward in a recall effort in alameda county. this time, the oakland mayor's job could be in jeopardy ahead, a breakdown of what happens next. also, an air quality advisory extended for parts of the north bay due to multiple wildfires that continue to burn what you need to keep in mind before you head out the door. this is today in the bay and a very good morning to you. thanks for starting your day with us. i'm laura garcia and i'm marcus washington. we're going to get a look at those headlines coming up in just a moment. mike also has a look at that commute. we'll check with that. but first let's talk about that forecast today. meteorologist kari hall has been tracking what we can expect. beautiful day yesterday. it was nice yesterday and will be even better today. we're going to see some cooler temperatures and also some breezy winds with a lot of sunshine. we're getting started this morning at 57 in san jose and

that was major league baseball honoring willie mays of the game last night. former giant and hall of famer passed away yesterday afternoon at the age of 93 call for sports. director jason dumas has more on his legacy. >> considered perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game. willie mays was already a superstar. when the giants moved to san francisco from new york in 1958. but even before he was a giant mays played 3 seasons in the leagues helping lead the birmingham black barons, the planet in 1948. 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

willie mays, the late, great beloved willie mays, one of the greatest all time players in major league baseballmost well-known and beloved figures in all of major league baseball sports, fans around the world are going to be mourning the loss. it's just a huge loss to see willie mays, the passing of willie mays. >> and we know after the soon after 1951 it wasn't just baseball, but mays, you know, he learned that the united states army had drafted him to serve. and serve he did before coming back and playing baseball for the giants

that was major league baseball honoring willie mays at a game last night. yeah. the former giants and hall of famers we mentioned at the top of the hour passed away at the age of 93 and kron. 4 sports director jason dumas has more now on his legacy. >> considered perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game. willie mays was already a superstar. when the giants moved to san francisco from new york in 1958. but even before he was a giant mays played 3 seasons in the leagues helping lead the birmingham black barons to the minute in 1948. 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 he