Willie Mays statue

The Willie Mays statue is a bronze sculpture displayed outside the entrance to Regions Field on 14th Avenue South. It depicts former Birmingham Black Barons and Major League Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays making "The Catch", his milestone over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz's long hit to center that helped the New York Giants sweep the 1954 World Series.

The sculpture was commissioned as part of the labama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's "Legacy of Leadership" program, and honors Birmingham Barons owner Don Logan, who participated in the choice to depict Mays.

The nine foot tall by eight foot wide artwork was commissioned from Tuscaloosa sculptor Caleb O'Connor, who created a full-size clay model that was cast in bronze by fellow sculptor Craig Wedderspoon with help from recent University of Alabama graduate Eric Nubbe.

The statue was dedicated on July 20, 2016.

References

• Johnson, Roy S. (July 18, 2016) "Willie Mays statue to adorn Regions Field, honoring Barons owner Don Logan." The Birmingham News