Sadly, Willie Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants have confirmed Mays’ death (“Say goodbye to the Kid,” June 18). He died right before Juneteenth, at the age of 93.

1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis become the first co-winners of the MVP award, leading the West to a 124-108 victory. 1979 — Willie ...