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'The Life, The Legend' Of Baseballer Willie Mays

Legendary baseball player Willie Mays is revered not only for his athletic ability, but also for his deep passion for America's favorite pastime.

James Hirsch, author of the authorized biography Willie Mays: The Life, the Legend, describes Mays' career, from his years in the Negro Leagues, to his 1954 World Series triumph and beyond.

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