Praise for 24:
His new memoir will remind fans of why we love baseball so much, and also, now, of why we miss it. –Tyler Kepner, The New York Times
...the nostalgic 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid is a welcome treat. It's also a salute to what the game used to be, not only before the pandemic but before it got too big. Back when it was a game played for the love of it, by guys who still lived in the neighborhood. –Jacqueline Cutler, New York Daily News
Eloquent and inspirational, Mays' words serve as a glue for the text, bringing readers inside the clubhouse at pivotal moments and revealing Mays' philosophy on sports, camaraderie and a life well lived. More than a baseball history, "24" feels akin to a fireside chat with a sports hero brimming with wisdom. –Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle Datebook
This book shows off the best parts of Mays, and is a delightful read while waiting for baseball to return. –Rich Dubroff, Baltimore Baseball
Shea chronicles Mays's life and legacy with attention, detail, and awe...[a] definitive work about a living legend. –Publishers Weekly
[Mays'] upbeat personality shines even when discussing difficult topics...Baseball fans of all ages and anyone seeking inspiration will enjoy memories and motivation shared in a warm, joyous manner by the irrepressible Say Hey Kid. –Library Journal (starred review)
"This unusual mix of memoir, self-help, and baseball history...drives home the point that there's never been anyone quite like number 24." –
Booklist
"Terrific . . . It is a must read." –Forbes.com
The Willie Mays bio is filled with examples of excelling under pressure. –
Investor's Business Daily
Praise for Willie Mays:
It's because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for president. –President Barack Obama
"We sat and talked a long time about baseball, which really helped me more than anything in the world, sitting and talking to him about baseball." –Hank Aaron
Willie's the greatest all-around player of all time. You listen to his stories, you learn so much.... Nobody tells stories like Willie. –Dave Roberts, 2016 National League Manager of the Year