Say Hey Foundation

Established by Willie Mays. Creating opportunities through sports & education for youth to achieve their full potential.

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Founded by HOFer Willie Mays, the #SayHeyFoundation gives every child a chance to unlock their potential.

Since 2000, we’ve supported youth in underserved communities through education, sports & wraparound programs in Birmingham, NYC & SF.

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Welcome to the club, Jung Hoo Lee! Lee has 22-plus hits in a 9 gm span. The only other @SFGiants to do so in last 95 years are Willie Mays (1958), All-Star Whitey Lockman (1953) and Hall of Famer Bill Terry (1932), according to MLB researcher Sarah Langs.
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For Willie Mays, sports were more than a game—they were an outlet, a purpose, and a path forward.

Instead of holding onto anger in his life, Mays put his energy into competition, transforming adversity into excellence.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #GrowthMindset

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Did you know the Giants honor #24 in a few special ways at Oracle Park?

The stadium’s address is 24 Willie Mays Plaza, Willie's statue is surrounded by 24 palm trees, and, the famous right field wall is 24 feet tall.

Forever No. 24. 🧡🖤

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays

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Willie Stargell was one of the most iconic players of the 60s-70s, but he had to learn the hard way not to test Mays’ arm — mutual respect like this between players is crucial in building baseball’s legacy.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieStargell #BaseballLegacy

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Even the greatest to ever play the game knew no one does it alone.

A Hall of Fame career. A forever Giant. A reminder that greatness is built through community, mentorship and love.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #Community #BaseballLegacy

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Looking for a way to support the Say Hey Foundation’s mission to provide children with an equal chance to achieve their true potential?

Click on the link-in-bio to purchase an auction item (ends June 3rd). Net proceeds will benefit the Foundation!

#SayHeyFoundation #Auction

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Yesterday in 1951, a 20-year-old Willie Mays stepped onto a Major League field for the first time — and baseball would never be the same.

We celebrate the debut of a legend whose impact still echoes throughout baseball and beyond.

#WillieMays #SayHeyKid #SFGiants #MLB

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Did you know that Willie Mays served in the U.S. Army?

He served during the Korean War, and when he returned to the Giants in 1954 he did not miss a beat, leading the Giants to a World Series title while netting NL MVP honors.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #FunFact #Veteran

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This coming from Ted Kluszewski—one of Baseball’s most feared sluggers of the 1950s who let his bat (and famous sleeveless jerseys) do the talking— says everything. He knew star power when he saw it; stats made Mays legendary—charisma made him unforgettable.

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Fun Fact:

Willie stands as the only player in MLB history to have both four home run titles and four stolen base titles, and his 12 Gold Glove awards are tied for the most by a primary outfielder, proving his unrivaled versatility on the diamond.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays

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Last week, the Willie Mays Highway was dedicated on the Hall of Famer’s birthday. Today the San Francisco Chronicle announced that its readers elected to name 1 of the 5 new San Francisco Bay vessel the “Say Hey.
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Willie reminding us that greatness isn’t about counting the moments and simply going through the motions—it’s about showing up, pushing through the fatigue, and playing the game the right way until the very end.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #KeepTheStrength

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The Say Hey Foundation is proud to support Willie Mays Scholars, a program of the @giantscommunity for promising youth in SF. The class of scholars was inducted in a special ceremony. The evening featured words of wisdom from SHF Board Member & Willie’s godson, Phil Saddler.

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Former President Obama puts Willie in the context he truly belongs—not just as a baseball icon, but as a figure who expanded opportunity—in who gets to dream bigger, reach further, and believe they belong.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #TheySay #BarackObama #Opportunity

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The San Francisco Giants and Say Hey Foundation announce on Willie Mays’ heavenly 95th birthday that a portion of I-80 near Oracle Park will now be called Willie Mays Highway.
‘’Wille was more than a baseball great, he was a part of the fabric that helped define San Francisco culture for more than a half century,” said Jeff Idelson, executive director of the Say Hey Foundation. “Not only is this a fitting way to recognize his lasting contribution to the community, but it furthers Willie’s legacy as a national icon.’

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We celebrated what would have been Willie’s 95th birthday in style today with the @SFGiants at the ballpark by the bay, with the naming of the Willie Mays Highway.

#sayheyfoundation #williemays #williemayshighway #sfgiants

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Today, we celebrate the birthday of the Say Hey Kid!

Every play carried energy, creativity, and a deep love for baseball that fans could feel from the stands. He didn’t just play the game—he elevated it.

📸Associated Press

#SayHeyFoundation #HappyBirthdayWillie

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What set Willie apart wasn’t just talent—it was the intention behind it. He understood that fans weren’t just watching—they were experiencing something, and he took responsibility for making it unforgettable.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #SayHeyKid

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Having a presence as significant as the Empire State Building was a signal of Mays’ greatness. He covered so much ground that getting anything past him felt almost impossible. He didn’t just patrol center field—he owned it.

#SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #TheySay

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Vote for Willie - vote Say Hey! Check out this poll by @sfchronicle’s @peterhartlaub to name the next five SF Bay ferries. Vote now! Willie would be proud! #SayHeyFoundation #SayHeyFerry

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