In my opinion the magnitude of Willie's misplays in the 73 WS were exagerrated. He lost a ball in the sun. However the video image that has endured makes it appear as if heat is rising from grass and Willie is cowering in fear of being hit. The replay is shown in slow motion for effect and has the feel of a "manufactured" moment, to Mays' detriment. The World Series film shows Mays begging for a call at home and Curt Gowdy saying something close to "even the umpires can't save Willie from old man time this year." Part of me believes if the Mets didn't "blow" that series, and they did, these negative images of Mays' last playing days may not have formed. How can a player be accused of hanging around too long? Aren't most doing the thing they love most and getting paid for it. All the while knowing when you walk away it is forever.