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John Shea

Biography

John Shea

John Shea is the award-winning national baseball columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle and Willie Mays' longtime acquaintance. He has written several books, including the autobiography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, OFF BASE: Confessions of a Thief. He is seen regularly on MLB Network and NBC Sports Bay Area, and has contributed to ESPN.com, The Sporting News and USA Today.

John Shea

Books by John Shea

by Willie Mays and John Shea - Memoir, Nonfiction, Sports

Widely regarded as the greatest all-around player in baseball history because of his unparalleled hitting, defense and baserunning, the beloved Willie Mays offers people of all ages his lifetime of experience meeting challenges with positivity, integrity and triumph in 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid. Presented in 24 chapters to correspond with his universally recognized uniform number, Willie’s memoir provides more than the story of his role in America’s pastime. This is the story of a man who values family and community, engages in charitable causes, especially involving children, and follows a philosophy that encourages hope, hard work and the fulfillment of dreams.