Urgent:Willie Mays Rushed to the Hospital in a Critical Condition At 93, Willie Mays passes away.Mays, who is regarded as one of the best baseball players in history, had a 20-year career that includes two MVP honors, 24 All-Star selections, and a World Series victory.AP Image/RDS At the age of 93, Willie Mays, who is regarded as one of the best baseball players in history, passed away. Paraphrase Michael Mays, Willie Mays' son, thanked fans for their "unwavering love" for his father in a statement of his own. Michael Mays said in his statement, "My father passed away peacefully and among loved ones." "I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your steadfast affection for him over the years. His lifeblood has been you. Paraphrase Mays wowed fans with his blend of strength, speed, and delight on the field from his beginnings with the Birmingham Black Barons in the Negro Leagues to his winning rookie of the year award with the New York Giants in 1951 and his 24 All-Star Game appearances, including one in his final season. His proficiency in the five fundamental baseball skills—throwing, fielding, power hitting, hitting for average, and baserunning—made him the epitome of a "five-tool" player. ...