Willie McCovey stretches for a throw during the 1962 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Sports Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80 October 31, 2018 McCovey was known as one of the most powerful left-handed batters in baseball and is tied for 20th on the all-time home run list.