Willie McCovey was one of the most iconic figures in the history of Major League Baseball, renowned for his towering power, humble personality, and enduring legacy with the Giants franchise. Born on 10 January 1938 in the city of Mobile in Alabama, McCovey grew up in humble surroundings to become one of the greatest first basemen the sport has ever

Willie McCovey was among the most legendary names in American baseball history, celebrated for his towering power, humble personality, and enduring legacy with the Giants franchise. Born on January 10, 1938 in the city of Mobile in Alabama, McCovey grew up in humble surroundings to become one of the greatest first basemen the sport has ever known.