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"A wonderfully nostalgic trek . . . capturing the cultural significance of my father's character and impact." -Michael Mays
He was the "Say Hey Kid," a baseball legend who redefined the game with unmatched speed, power, and flair. Willie Mays transcended the playing field to become an American icon who inspired generations and left an indelible mark on sport and society.
From the makeshift diamonds of Harlem and New York's quirky Polo Grounds to the dusty backroads of the Tidewater and San Francisco's glittering bayside ballpark, dive into the seldom-revealed personal events of this extraordinary man in 14 Going on 24: Growing Up with Willie Mays.
Share some of his most memorable life experiences and historic games as viewed through the eyes of a struggling teenage boy befriended by Mays. And then hold your breath to see if together they can bring hope to underprivileged kids by selflessly leveraging a long-forgotten physical remnant of Mays's early career.
Larry Hayes
Larry Hayes is afraid of zombies in lifts, vampires in rocking chairs and baby crocodiles in toilets. He is no longer afraid of the dark, changing a nappy in a moving vehicle, or death. He is the author of the How to Survive series, the latest of which, How to Survive Time Travel, was shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards. When he's not writing children's books, Larry works in finance, helps run a homeless charity and is the governor of a primary school federation.
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