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World Series MVP Award Named for Willie Mays: Honoring a Baseball Legend

In a historic move that honors one of baseball’s greatest legends, Major League Baseball has renamed the World Series MVP award after Hall of Famer Willie Mays.

This decision commemorates the 63rd anniversary of Mays’ iconic catch in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series, a moment that has become etched in the annals of sports history.

Willie Mays, widely regarded as one of the best players in MLB history, boasts an impressive career spanning 22 seasons with the New York/San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets.

With 660 home runs, 24 All-Star selections, and 12 Gold Glove awards, Mays’ legacy is unparalleled.