Willie Mays Parents: Meet William Howard Mays And Annie Satterwhite

Willie Mays is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played in the National League between 1951 and 1973.

He played almost entirely for the New York/San Francisco Giants.

Willie Mays Parents: Meet William Howard Mays And Annie Satterwhite

Willie Mays’ parents are William Howard Mays Sr and Annie Satterwhite.

William Howard Mays Sr

William Howard Mays Sr born September 3, 1911, was a retired steelworker and railroad porter from the Deep South.

He was also a talented baseball player with the black team at the local iron plant.

William Howard Mays Sr and Annie Satterwhite separated following the birth of Willie Mays Jr.

Willie Mays Sr. died on August 27, 1999, at age 87 in Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA, United States.

Annie Satterwhite

Annie Satterwhite born 1916 was a gifted high school basketball and track star.

Annie and William Howard Mays Sr separated when Willie Mays Jr. was three.

After their split, Annie Satterwhite married Frank McMorris and had 10 kids.

Annie Satterwhite died during childbirth on April 11, 1953, at the age of 37 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL, United States.