San Francisco Giants legend and Hall of Fame first baseman Willie McCovey has died.
McCovey, who played 19 seasons for the Giants and is one of the franchise's most beloved players, passed away peacefully Wednesday at Stanford Hospital after battling ongoing health issues.
Willie played for the Giants from 1959-73 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986.
The first baseman was one baseball's most feared hitters during the 1960s and '70s, and his 521 home runs are still tied for 20th on MLB's all-time list.
Willie was a 6-time All-Star and the 1969 National League MVP.