Willie Mays Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at June 11, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Willie Mays Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Willie Mays Facts

Full Name	Willie Mays
Birthdate	May 06, 1931
Birth Place	Alabama
Age (in 2025)	94 Years Old
Zodiac	Taurus
Occupation	Baseball Player

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Willie Mays Age & Birthday

Willie Mays is best known as Baseball Player who has born on May 06, 1931 in Alabama. Currently, Willie Mays is 94 years, 1 months and 5 days old. Willie Mays will celebrate 95th birthday on Wednesday, 6th of May 2026. Below the countdown to Willie Mays upcoming birthday.

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Willie Mays Biography

About

Hall of Fame outfielder and 24-time All-Star known as the "Say Hey Kid." He hit 660 home runs for the New York and San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets and was a 2-time National League MVP as well as a World Series Champion with the Giants in 1954.

Before Fame

He entered the majors as a special prospect and there was a race between the Dodgers, Giants, and Braves to sign him.

Trivia

While his career at the plate was nothing short of spectacular, he was also a spectacle in the outfield, winning twelve Gold Gloves and making one of the most talked-about and celebrated catches in MLB history during the 1954 World Series.

Family Life

He and his wife, Marghuerite Wendell Chapman, together adopted a son. They later divorced and he then married Mae Louise Allen in November 1971. They remain married until her death in 2013.

Associated With

He was a good friend of Bobby Bonds and became the godfather to Barry Bonds.

Top Asked Questions about Willie Mays

How old is Willie Mays in 2025?

Willie Mays is 94 years old today.

When was Willie Mays born?

Willie Mays was born on May 06, 1931 in Alabama.

What is Willie Mays zodiac sign?

Willie Mays zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was Willie Mays best known for?

Willie Mays was best known as Baseball Player.

Fun Facts about Willie Mays's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Willie Mays's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Willie Mays was born on Wednesday, 126^th day / 19^th week of 1931
Willie Mays has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Willie Mays birthday is VI.V.MCMXXXI
Willie Mays's birthstone is Emerald
Willie Mays's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
Willie Mays age in year is 94 years old
Willie Mays age in month is 1129 months old
Willie Mays age in day is 34370 days old
Willie Mays age in hour is 824880 hours old
Willie Mays age in minute is 49492800 minutes old
Willie Mays age in second is 2969568000 seconds old
Next Willie Mays birthday is on Wednesday, May 6th 2026
Willie Mays age in next birthday (2026) is 95 years old
Learn more interesting facts about May 06, 1931 birthday

Historical Events on Willie Mays Birthday (May 06)

Below are historical events that coincided with Willie Mays's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1976	The 6.5 Mw  Friuli earthquake affected Northern Italy with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), leaving 900-978 dead and 1,700-2,400 injured.
1983	The Hitler Diaries are revealed as a hoax after being examined by new experts.
1984	One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul.
1988	All thirty-six passengers and crew were killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashed into Mt. Torghatten in Brønnøy.
1994	Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
1996	The body of former CIA director William Colby is found washed up on a riverbank in southern Maryland, eight days after he disappeared.
1997	The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history.
1998	Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start.
1998	Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. unveils the first iMac.
1999	The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held.
2001	During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque.
2002	Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio-interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum.
2002	Founding of SpaceX.
2010	In just 36 minutes, the Dow-Jones average plunged nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash.
2013	Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
1987	The birth of Dries Mertens, Belgian footballer
1987	The birth of Meek Mill, American rapper
1987	The birth of Adrienne Warren, American actress
1988	The birth of Ryan Anderson, American basketball player
1988	The birth of Dakota Kai, New Zealander professional wrestler
1989	The birth of Dominika Cibulková, Slovak tennis player
1989	The birth of Jesse Hughes, Canadian DJ and producer
1990	The birth of José Altuve, Venezuelan baseball player
1992	The birth of Brendan Gallagher, Canadian ice hockey player
1992	The birth of Byun Baekhyun, South Korean musician and actor
1992	The birth of Jonas Valančiūnas, Lithuanian professional basketball player
1993	The birth of Gustavo Gómez, Paraguayan footballer
1994	The birth of Mateo Kovačić, Austrian-Croatian footballer
1997	The birth of Duncan Scott, Scottish swimmer
2019	The birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, British royal
2013	The death of Michelangelo Spensieri, Italian-Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1949)
2014	The death of Wil Albeda, Dutch economist and politician, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs (b. 1925)
2014	The death of William H. Dana, American pilot, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1930)
2014	The death of Jimmy Ellis, American boxer (b. 1940)
2014	The death of Billy Harrell, American baseball player and scout (b. 1928)
2014	The death of Antony Hopkins, English pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1921)
2014	The death of Maria Lassnig, Austrian painter and academic (b. 1919)
2014	The death of Farley Mowat, Canadian environmentalist and author (b. 1921)
2015	The death of Novera Ahmed, Bangladeshi sculptor (b. 1930)
2015	The death of Denise McCluggage, American race car driver and journalist (b. 1927)
2015	The death of Jim Wright, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (b. 1922)
2016	The death of Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (b. 1990)
2016	The death of Reg Grundy, Australian businessman (b. 1923)
2021	The death of Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (b. 1966)
2022	The death of George Pérez, American comic book artist and writer (b. 1954)

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