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Mays

American  
[meyz] / meɪz /

noun

  1. Willie (Howard), Jr., born 1931, U.S. baseball player.


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Millions of Americans regularly rooted for the success of black stars including Robinson, Hank Aaron, Roy Campanalla, Willie Mays and Satchel Paige.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Amir Zeltzer decided to go to Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School in 2024, while he was still a senior at the school.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

The evening could’ve kept going — Hampton, Mays and Robinson had so much to say about an industry that is still widely misunderstood and filled with gatekeeping.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

“CBP is open for business,” Edward Mays, a deputy assistant commissioner at the agency, told attendees at a panel exploring the potential of quantum technology.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

It didn’t matter that he was their five-tool talent who was supposed to be the next Willie Mays.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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