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Willie Mays: Not dead
bugsandcranks.com - 6/30/2009
Willie Mays: Not dead
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Cleaning up heaven Willie Mays did not die this weekend, but the similarly named Billy Mays did, leading to confusion across America. “Oh my god, I can’t believe Willie Mays is dead,” said confused people who only heard part of the news broadcast. “Who will now be ...
The 50th Anniversary of Vin Scully's Greatest Call Ever
baseballanalysts.com - 6/30/2009
The 50th Anniversary of Vin Scully's Greatest Call Ever
— baseballanalysts.com — "It's a fight, a blow-by-blow verbal battle." - Vin Scully, June 30, 1959 One of the greatest... baseball rhubarbs in my lifetime took place 50 years ago today. The "blow-by-blow verbal battle" occurred between two of the biggest rivals in all sports: the San Francisco Giants and the Los ... (more) The 50th Anniversary of Vin Scully's Greatest Call Ever

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Willie Mays Is Not Dead
stocklemon.blogspot.com - 6/29/2009
Willie Mays Is Not Dead
— stocklemon.blogspot.com — The tragic passing of TV pitchman Billy Mays yesterday has led to some confusion. We checked out... the Google Trends earlier today and it seems that some people thought legendary San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays had died. Fortunately for baseball fans, that is not the case. ... (more) Willie Mays Is Not Dead

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Willie Mays is NOT Dead!
eyeonsportsmedia.com - 6/28/2009
Willie Mays is NOT Dead!
— eyeonsportsmedia.com — Apparently Google is on fire with people seeking information about Willie Mays dying . Willie Mays did... not die. 50-year old TV pitchman Billie Mays was found dead in his Florida home. Here is one of Billy Mays' ESPN360 pitches from December 2008: Billy May's Bio ( from Wikipedia )  ... (more) Willie Mays is NOT Dead!

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The Victoria Times — The Isotopes were a little uncomfortable with Manny Ramirez. Victor Conte still has customers! Just to clear up any confusion, Willie Mays is still not dead. ...

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