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A Man Named Mays

Name: A Man Named Mays
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1963-07-14
Cast: Willie Mays, Charles Einstein, Alvin Dark, Leo Durocher, Casey Stengel

1963 | 52 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Best for anyone who loves an underdog and people who'll be looking things up afterwards. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Well paced for a documentary, at 52 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off: Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

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.

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lee Mendelson

Willie MaysSelf
Charles EinsteinNarrator (voice)
Alvin DarkSelf
Leo DurocherSelf
Casey StengelSelf
Russ HodgesSelf (voice) (archive footage)
Stan MusialSelf
Doug HarveySelf