Documentary · United States of America · 1963 · 52m

A Man Named Mays

A Man Named Mays poster
Director
Lee Mendelson
Cast
Willie Mays as Self Charles Einstein as Narrator (voice) Alvin Dark as Self Leo Durocher as Self Casey Stengel as Self Russ Hodges as Self (voice) (archive footage)
Crew
Sheldon Fay — Director of Photography Sheldon Fay — Editor Charles Einstein — Writer Lee Mendelson — Producer
Synopsis

A candid, inside look at one of the greatest ballplayers ever, up through the 1963 season. Many highlights from Willie Mays's career are shown, including his 4-homer night against the Braves, his 400th homer against the Cardinals, and his 2000th hit.

Mood & Themes
baseballbiographynew york giants (baseball)
Key Collaborators
Lee Mendelson Director Sheldon Fay Director of Photography Sheldon Fay Editor Charles Einstein Writer Lee Mendelson Producer
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