Happy Birthday Willie McCovey!!!
Willie McCovey turns 74 years old today.
On of the sport’s greatest sluggers, ‘Stretch’ was a fan favorite during the span of his amazing 22-year career. And in San Francisco, where he spent 19 seasons, McCovey was loved.
A Rookie of the Year, an MVP, and a Hall of Famer, there is very little that Willie McCovey did not accomplish as a major league baseball player.
So, to celebrate him and his 73rd birthday, I will dedicate a days worth of posts to honor the baseball legend.
Stay tuned all day to ’30-YOC’. It will be fun!!
Happy Birthday ‘Stretch’!!!
Looking forward to today’s series on McCovey. Fantastic shot above! Was that taken from a card?
Thanks. If you respect McCovey, 30-YOC is the place to be today!!
As for the image, no it was taken from an image on Ebay.
Thanks for reading!
I was just thinking of McCovey yesterday (had no idea it was hi sbirthday). I recalled multiple stars from the era saying McCovey was the most feared batter they faced.
Jim- It’s amazing to read just how many of the pitchers he faced were afraid of him. Especially with Mays in the lineup too!!