Bill Greason’s Journey From Negro Leagues Star to Alabama Pastor A pastor for more than 50 years, William Greason, 98, occasionally tells tales of a lifetime ago, when he mentored Willie Mays and played in the last Negro World Series.
Mets Retire Willie Mays’ Number at Old-Timers Day The return of Old-Timers’ Day and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his team’s history.
Mets at 60: Before They Were Amazin’, They Were Amazing National League baseball returned to New York City 60 years ago, and Manager Casey Stengel knew exactly what he was brought in to sell.