McCutchen Honors Willie Mays with Signed Jersey
Andrew McCutchen, a former Giants outfielder, showcased his respect for baseball legend Willie Mays on Friday before the Pittsburgh Pirates faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered PNC Park wearing a Giants Willie Mays jersey, signed by Mays himself. This heartfelt gesture captivated baseball fans and reaffirmed McCutchen’s status as a class act in the sport.
McCutchen, who once idolized Mays, spoke about the lasting impact Mays had on the game. "Before Rickey Henderson and all these great center fielders, there was Willie Mays," McCutchen remarked. Fortunately, McCutchen had the chance to form a bond with Mays before the legend passed away at 93. This relationship remained one of McCutchen’s most cherished experiences from his brief stint with the San Francisco Giants in 2018.
Reflecting on his conversations with Mays, McCutchen shared that every encounter was an opportunity to gain wisdom. Mays even nicknamed him “Pittsburgh,” a nod to McCutchen’s extensive tenure with the Pirates. Throughout eleven seasons with Pittsburgh, his admiration for Mays has grown, reinforcing the profound and lasting legacy Mays leaves behind.
