| Say, Hey! Mays New N.L. Homerun King | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1748 |
| Catalog #: | 426270 | |
| Clip Number: | 426270-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-037-06 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | San Francisco, Candlestick Park | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, San Francisco OCCUPATIONS: Athlete PHOTOGRAPHY: Paparazzi SPORTS/BASEBALL: Professional | |
| Description: | Willie Mays, Giants' star Home Run slugger, put one out of Candlestick Park for his 512th homer, setting a new National League Career Home Run Record. The old record of 511 belonged to Mel Ott. Only Ted Williams, Jimmy Foxx and Babe Ruth have hit more than Willie...and who knows what the future will bring???? Establishing shot / High Angle - Throngs have turned out for the baseball game. The seats are packed. MS - Photographers and their 16 mm cameras. High Angle Shot - The Giant Star Slugger, No. #24 walking out on the baseball field, he is holding 2-bats. MS - Dodger pitcher Claude Austen delivers, Willie connects and hammers it 380 feet, over the right field fence. As the crowd cheers Willie runs the bases. High Angle Shot - Willie's team-mates go around him patting him on the back. He is also getting a standing ovation from the baseball fans. CUS - Willie Mays walking into the club house and camera men and reporters fill the room. Willie Mays signing the ball he hit for some lucky teenager. CUS - A Cake with the Giants logo and 512 on the cake made of candied pearls. CUS - Willie Mays giving an interview with the sport reporters. | |
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