Official Site of the Giants · Jan 10, 2018
Forever a Giants treasure, McCovey turns 80
SECURITY WARNING: Please treat the URL above as you would your password and do not share it with anyone. See the Facebook Help Center for more information. The term "legend" fits Willie McCovey as easily as the Giants cap that rests almost perpetually atop his regal head.
The extraordinary became commonplace for McCovey during his 22-year Major League career (1959-80). The Hall of Fame first baseman, who turns 80 on Wednesday, routinely walked with the greats.
When McCovey sought hitting advice, he called upon more than batting instructors. He approached fellow left-handed hitters Ted Williams and Stan Musial, who combined to win 13 batting titles.