Give the fan in your life a story to cherish. In the heart of 1950s Harlem, a future legend found a friend. Based on the iconic photograph of Willie Mays playing stickball with local kids, 14 Going On 24: Growing Up With Willie Mays is a rawly-imagined, first-person narrative exploring an unlikely friendship that defied the spotlight.
Through the eyes of an impressionable young boy, experience Mays not just as a budding superstar, but as a compassionate "older brother" who guided him from the makeshift diamonds of Harlem to the Polo Grounds and beyond. This intimate journey, spanning decades and cities, offers an insider's look at a candid Mays, revealing the man's profound humanity and a generous act of kindness that would change their lives. Discover the forgotten remnant of baseball history that binds their fates, and witness the enduring power of mentorship, legacy, and hope. This is the untold story of The Say Hey Kid, a man whose heart was as great as his historic talent.