SJR91 Summary

• Recognizes May 6th as the birthday of William "Willie" Howard Mays, Jr., Alabama's baseball giant who was born May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Jefferson County, Alabama.

• Honors Mays' historic baseball career, including his 1948 professional debut with the Birmingham Black Barons, his 1951 Major League debut with the New York Giants, and his iconic "Catch" during the 1954 World Series.

• Recognizes Mays' career achievements including 24 All-Star selections, 2 National League MVP Awards, 12 Gold Glove Awards, 3,293 career hits, 660 home runs, and a .302 lifetime batting average.

• Notes Mays' induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979 on his first ballot, his 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the retirement of his jersey number 24 by the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.

• Celebrates Mays' legacy following his death on June 18, 2024, and honors his hard work, sacrifice, and inspiration to future generations.