Quote by Willie Mays

In 1950, when the Giants signed me, they gave me $15,000. I bought a 1950 Mercury. I couldn't drive, but I had it in the parking lot there, and everybody that could drive would drive the car. So it was like a community thing.

In 1950, when the Giants signed me, they gave me $15,000. I

Summary

This quote by Willie Mays, the legendary baseball player, reflects the sense of camaraderie and community within the Giants organization back in 1950. Despite not being able to drive, Mays purchased a car with his signing bonus and allowed his teammates to use it. This shared ownership symbolizes the close-knit nature of the team, where players looked out for one another and fostered a sense of unity. The car became a symbol of the collective spirit within the Giants and exemplified the collaborative environment that existed within the organization at the time.

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