Born: May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama Bats: Right Throws: Right Year Elected to Hall of Fame: 1979 According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, WIllie Mays was, "National League Rookie of the Year in 1951 and two time MVP. Accumulated 12 Gold Gloves, played in four World Series, and participated in a record-tying 24 All Star Games."