Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Willie MaysSelf | Self |
 Barry BondsSelf | Self |
| MMichael MaysSelf | Self |
 Reggie JacksonSelf | Self |
 Orlando CepedaSelf | Self |
| JJuan MarichalSelf | Self |
 Vin ScullySelf | Self |
 Bob CostasSelf | Self |
| JJohn SheaSelf | Self |
 Jon MillerSelf | Self |
 Dick YorkSelf | Self |
 Todd BoydSelf | Self |
 Harry EdwardsSelf | Self |
 Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Jim BrownSelf (archive video) | Self (archive video) |
 Yogi BerraSelf | Self |
 Joe DiMaggioSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Michael JordanSelf | Self |
 Leo DurocherSelf | Self |
 Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Paul LyndeSelf | Self |
 Elizabeth MontgomerySelf (archive video) | Self (archive video) |
 Agnes MooreheadSelf (archive video) | Self (archive video) |
 Richard NixonSelf | Self |
 Donna ReedSelf (archive video) | Self (archive video) |
 Babe RuthSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Tommie SmithSelf | Self |
 Ed SullivanSelf | Self |
 Warren SpahnSelf | Self |
 Jackie RobinsonSelf | Self |