La vida de Mays desde sus primeros años jugando al béisbol en la Liga Negra de Birmingham, hasta formar parte de los primeros partidos televisados en Nueva York, y más tarde durante el apogeo del movimiento por los derechos civiles en Occidente.
For nearly half a century, Shea Stadium has been home to the New York Mets and the team's millions of adoring fans. But now it's time to say goodbye, as Major League Baseball Productions pays tribute to the magical moments and miraculous events that transformed this ballpark into one of the most famous cultural landmarks in sports. Hosted by Matthew Broderick and highlighted by exciting footage of the Mets and their 45 Amazin' seasons at Shea, this video celebrates team milestones, including two World Series Championships and four National League pennants. From sports heroes to world leaders to rock 'n' roll icons, "Shea Goodbye" vividly captures the thrills, drama and excitement that shook a stadium...and the world.
Malcolm Little (1925–1965) nació en Omaha (Nebraska). Su padre, ministro baptista, murió siendo él niño, y su madre acabó en un psiquiátrico cuando el Ku Klux Klan incendió su casa. Después de ser rechazado por el ejército, cayó en la delincuencia y fue a parar a la cárcel. Allí se convirtió al Islam y cambió radicalmente su vida, convirtiéndose pronto en un carismático líder del movimiento de liberación de la comunidad negra norteamericana.
A guardian angel agrees to help Willie Mays win the National League Pennant if Mays agrees to take care of Veronica, a lonely, mischievous orphan girl. Veronica makes Mays' life difficult, but when relatives show up to claim her after hearing that she's inherited money, Mays' heart softens.
This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.
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.
