Governor Newsom statement on passing of Willie Mays

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the next assertion at present on the passing of San Francisco Giants legend and Corridor of Famer Willie Mays:

“I’m deeply saddened by the lack of my good friend, Willie Mays.

“Mays was greater than only a baseball icon. He broke boundaries and impressed tens of millions of People — setting data, bringing pleasure to numerous followers, and turning into a task mannequin for a era of future athletes.  

“His impression extends far past baseball. He turned an integral a part of San Francisco’s cultural cloth and a cherished member of our neighborhood. His legacy will perpetually be intertwined with the legacy of the town he liked.

“On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I prolong our deepest condolences to the Mays household and all who have been touched by his extraordinary life. Willie, you’ll be dearly missed, however your spirit will perpetually stay in our hearts and within the recreation you really liked a lot. ‘The Say Hey Child’ won’t ever be forgotten.”