

A Man Named Mays
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A candid, inside look at one of the greatest ballplayers ever, up through the 1963 season. Many highlights from Willie Mays's career are shown, including his 4-homer night against the Braves, his 400th homer against the Cardinals, and his 2000th hit.
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"A man named Mays"
Type: Clip • Published 2015-12-13
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- Director
- Lee Mendelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Einstein
- Original Title
- A Man Named Mays
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Lee Mendelson Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Mendelson
Charles Einstein
Sheldon Fay
Sheldon Fay
Lee Mendelson
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Sheldon Fay
Director of Photography
Sheldon Fay
Editor
Charles Einstein
Writer
Lee Mendelson
Producer
Lee Mendelson
Director
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What is A Man Named Mays about?
A candid, inside look at one of the greatest ballplayers ever, up through the 1963 season. Many highlights from Willie Mays's career are shown, including his 4-homer night against the Braves, his 400th homer against the Cardinals, and his 2000th hit.
Who directed A Man Named Mays?
A Man Named Mays was directed by Lee Mendelson.
Who stars in A Man Named Mays?
The principal cast of A Man Named Mays includes Willie Mays, Charles Einstein, Alvin Dark, Leo Durocher, Casey Stengel.
When was A Man Named Mays released and how long is it?
A Man Named Mays was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 52m.



















