I never had any training. I never had a guy say to me, "Do it this way, do it that way." When I was growing up, I was the last guy to get picked for every team that I was on. If they needed a pitcher, I pitched. If there was a catcher needed, I caught. First baseman, shortstop, whatever position they needed, that's what I played. I felt I was the best all-around athlete on that particular team. Most of them couldn't do that, everybody wanted to play a position. It didn't matter what position I played. I just had fun and enjoyed it.


Academy of Achievement Interview (1996)

Willie Mays Quotes

I never had any training. I never had a guy say to me, Do it this way, do it that way. When I was growing up, I was the last guy to get picked for...

I never had any training. I never had a guy say to me, Do it this way, do it that way. When I was growing up, I was the last guy to get picked for...

I never had any training. I never had a guy say to me, Do it this way, do it that way. When I was growing up, I was the last guy to get picked for...

I never had any training. I never had a guy say to me, Do it this way, do it that way. When I was growing up, I was the last guy to get picked for...