Willie McCovey, Hall of Famer and Giants legend, dies at age 80 | ESPN

[dropcap]The[/dropcap] Giants said McCovey died “peacefully” after battling “ongoing health issues.” McCovey had been getting around in a wheelchair in recent years because he could no longer rely on his once-dependable legs, yet was still regularly seen at the ballpark in his private suite. He had attended games at AT&T Park as recently as the final game of the 2018 season. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″]

Nicknamed “Stretch” because of his 6-foot-4 frame, McCovey teamed with Willie Mays to create a formidable 1-2 punch in the Giants’ lineup for the 13 seasons the two played together.

Willie McCovey presents the Willie Mac Award to Andres Torres in 2010. Image Credit. Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle.