1951 Willie Mays Minneapolis Millers Original News Photograph

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On May 25, 1951, a 20-year-old named Willie Mays made his debut with the New York Giants

1951 Willie Mays Original Photograph Used for 1952 Berk Ross Card,, Lot #80456

Willie Mays Academy of Achievement

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I have a really cool scrap book with a lot of pictures about the Minneapolis Millers. I wouldn't have known this team existed if it wasn't for this scrapbook gifted to me.

History:  As the Double-A affiliate for the New York Giants, the ‘51 Millers began the season with a star young centerfielder named Willie Mays (#8). In only 35 games, Mays became so popular in Minneapolis that when the Giants called him up to the Major Leagues, the club took out ads in the local Minneapolis newspaper apologizing to local fans for taking away their young phenom, who would go on to win the 1951 National League Rookie of the Year.

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