willie mccovey passed away in the hospital . larry baer spoke with us hours after leaving the hospital and shared some of his thoughts and memories . >> you can't help but flashback on all the memories on the field with him. for all of us and off the field. >> reporter: larry baer was at the hospital with willie mccovey's family grieving. he remembers having the honors presiding over his wedding last august. >> that is something you wanted to do. he knew his health was pretty fragile and he wanted to give her a ring and let her know how deeply he cared for her. >> reporter: he said it was an amazing service will a baseball hall of famer's. his wife said, every moment he will be terribly missed. he was my best friend and husband. living life without him will never be the same. his daughter allison also said, i am grateful that my father passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends while listening to his favorite sports channel. larry baer said he never let his health problems keep them from the game. >> it was hard to see i

ball players than willie mccovey. i can't think of anybody. there's probably some that are equal or come close but nobody more. willie had sort of had it all. he had this love, this warmth, this love for the teammates and this love for the community. willie, you know, lived in woodside, had a house, lived in a house up until october of 2018. he lived in a home that he did when he played in woodside. he was just very much part of the community when he arrived in 1959. he never left as a san franciscan. and everybody's heart really connected with willie among the fans. >> in your mind can you think of mccovey without thinking of mays and mays without thinking of mccovey? and what sort of not just a legacy but historic combination did these players make up? >> i talked to willie mays today. i think he felt like he lost a brother. barry bonds felt like he lost a mentor and a father figure. these were players that were iconic players in our sport. they don't come around often. you want them to live forever. these are playe

. >> tributes are pouring in for willie mccovey. some fans have been visiting the willie mccovey statue across from at&t park . when the news broke, the team lowered the flags at the ballpark to have staff and displayed his number 44 on the scoreboard in center field. amber lee joins us at mccovey statue. she has been speaking with fans who sell is how they are remembering him. >> reporter: fans came here to the willie mccovey statue to pay respects, cherishing their memories of a baseball legend they say was among the greatest to ever play the game.>> reporter: at&t park, home of the san francisco giants, is quiet and serene this wednesday night. some fans came to reminisce about baseball legend willie mccovey. >> i was fortunate enough one day in spring training to be a batboy and willie came over and i didn't necessarily know who he was at the time because i was super young. he put his arm around me and we talked baseball. >> willie mccovey gave a lot to san francisco. >> reporter: former mayor brown 's face light up as he speaks

that's how i think of willie mccovey. that's how i think of willie mccovey. >> reporter: absolutely. and kept giving after he retired. he was such a fixture here at the ballgame and part of the san francisco giants 19 seasons on the team but way more time than that spent with the giants. >> i mean, look at his legacy, right? we're looking at it right now. not only that, i mean, the willie mac award. humanitarian that he was. humanitarian that he -- you know, he continued in his legacy. it's something that i always enjoyed willie mccovey and always make it for willie mac day for the simple fact to see him and to -- he has done so much for so many. but man, was he a ballplayer or what? he was the epitome of that left-handed first baseman slugger. one of the most feared guys in baseball and in the hall of fame. >> well deserved. chad, thank you for joining us. >> thanks for having me. i really appreciate it. >> reporter: chad just one of the fans. we have seen a number of people down here already. if you look, you can see at

mccovey has done it and the giants are mobbing willie mac. this crowd is on its feet as one in a salute to willie >> in his post-baseball years he stayed close to the giants and the game. a senior adviser to the franchise, he was a fixture at home games enjoying a championship as part of the giants 2015 victory parade. recent years were filled with pain from a never-ending series of back and knee surgeries. in 1980 the willie mac award was created to honor a player that exemplifies the leadership of mccovey. in 2003, willie opened mccovey's restaurant in walnut creek, a place for fans to gather and reminisce over days gone by. it was in 2003 when he received his own statute adjacent to mccovey cove. it was renamed mccovey park. >> i have come a long ways from the guy in mobile, alabama to having a statue here in san francisco. thank you. >> when you think about that, it is pretty amazing that a young man who grew up in mobile, alabama, could be so beloved here in the san francisco bay area. i will tell you, it is just hard to quantify how big

and number 44 willie mccovey. just one of the best known players -- i remember seeing him as a kid. always a favorite. he had a great personality. when you saw him in recent years, you could tell he was dealing with some serious health issues. he was always in a wheelchair and, um -- >> he did so much with the team coming out to different events. it was so great to see him over the years and the fans loved him. definitely will be missed. but we just learned of the death of willie mccovey at the age of 80. we'll have more coming up. >>> now to other news here. a bomb scare at the california democrat party headquarters in sacramento turned out to be a false alarm. police evacuated the building on 9th street about 11 a.m. and officials said a manila envelope that was addressed to chairman tom perez raised suspicions. investigators say the package turned out to be harmless. you will recall last friday, a package directed to senator kamala harris was found at a sacramento post office containing a pipe bomb linked to a

the statue of willie mccovey outside of at&t park. a tribute to his life and a place of solace in his death. the giants hall of famer died this afternoon at the age of 80. willie mccovey, his legacy entrenched in baseball and the bay area. >> he played his final game in 1980, but willie mac was still relevant to this day. he lit up a room with his smile, was a fixture at the ballpark, and he reminded baseball fans about the joy of the game. i saw willie mac's final game 40 years ago at the stick. terry mcsweeney also had the good fortune of seeing him play through the decades and joins us now from mccovey cove. terry. >> reporter: raj, i swear to you, i was at that same game in 1980 saying good-bye and thank you to willie mccovey. we were there because we loved him. it's probably why some people have gathered out here at the willie mccovey statue right next to mccovey cove. you see him sitting there. he's just been sitting there looking up kind of like at a wake at the feet of willie mccovey. you see the flowers and the beads. long-ti

willie mccovey broken with the giants in 1959. he was the rookie of the year and went on to win the most valuable player of the word -- year award in 1969. he had 520 home runs and was enshrined into the hall of fame in 1986. some called him stretch. others referred to him as big mac, soft-spoken both on and off the field often deferring to willie mays. but in many ways, mccovey was the most popular giant among fans. >> what is the single most proud moment you've had in your career? >> without a doubt being inducted into the hall of fame. you don't think it's a big deal until you get there. then you see all the returning hall of famers who has been inducted. in my case i saw ted williams d i std ie mays, hank aaron. say what theck re? these are the all-time greats. all of a sudden you're one of them. there is no prouder moment than that. >> reporter: giants ceo larry barrett gave his thoughts on the man that was a san francisco and giants institutions since his arrival in 1959. >> for the better part of 60 years, the giants was a

the bay area mourns giants great willie mccovey ... tonight, we look back at the legendary career of number 44.whoosha middle=school teacher arrested on child molesting charges. now outraged parents are suing ... accusing the district of failing to protect students. the warning signs for this guy were classicwhooshpresident trump sending more soldiers to the mexican border and threatens to restrict the citizenship guarantees iin the u=s constitution.. (pam) saying goodbye to a legend. willie mccovey ... the san francisco giants sweet- singing hall of famer nicknamed 'stretch' ... for his height and long arms ... has died. he was 80- years old.(pam) thank you for joining us... i'm pam moore.(ken) and i'm ken wayne. sports director mark carpenter joins us now with a look back at mccovey's incredible life and career. this one is a real heartbreaker. willie mac... one of the greatest giants of all time, a big time slugger, and how appropriate that every home run ends up in mccovey cove. six-time all-star... mvp... rookie of the year... thr

willie mays and willie mccovey. what was mays' opinion of stretch? and what was mccovey talking about his relationship with mays when we come back. four years ago, we rejected marshall tuck and his billionaire backers for superintendent of public instruction. but they're back. the corporate billionaires and their handpicked candidate, former wall street banker marshall tuck. tuck's billionaires have spent over $25 million distorting tony thurmond's outstanding record on education. all because they know tuck shares their agenda: diverting funds from our public schools into their corporate charter schools. the same agenda as trump and betsy devos. protect our public schools. say no, again, to marshall tuck. >>> in case you missed the beginning of the newscast, willie mccovey passed away today. mccovey and willie mays formed one of the most feared pair of sluggers the game has ever seen. >> and he knows all these things about this guy who can stretch and hit. and mac did all those things. he could run in 1958 he could run. but the second year he couldn'

more beloved than willie mccovey. >> i want to thank mac of ll's >> the great willie mac, his hall of fame numbers don't begin to tell the story of his numbers. >> that's pulse and heart beat there, that guy played for the name and fun of his uniform not the one on his back. >> a litany of anecdotes and testimony for hose who knew him. >> he was one of the greatest human beings i've ever seen in my life. he was so clean. >> because to know willie was to admire him. >> as i watched him, i was holding my cane and i would say, i want to be like him. >> my hope and my prayer is that when i get to heaven, there will be a baseball field like heaven and the greatest gift the greatest gift that god could give me is having the opportunity to pitch to willie mccovey, if there was one consistent thread in this testimony was that willie mccovey was an unbelievable ballplayer and the spirit will remain in the ballpark, and willie mccovey forever a giant. >>> the time is 4:57, we're still watching that huge fire burning in butte county, thousands of people forced to evacuate and the camp fire keeps

the death of willie mccovey. how he will be remembered.>>> from ktvu fox2news this is mornings on 2. >>> thank you for joining us. it is thursday november 1 i'm not -- i'm pam cold. >> good morning i'm day clock. let's talk about the weather. steve paulson is thank you. october was dry and november is starting dry except for some high clouds. temperatures conti

the willie mac award was created for a player who best exemplifies mccovey. it was in 2003 when mccovey cove was named and add statue was placed at china basin park. >> i guess i've come a long ways from that young boy from alabama to having a statue here in san francisco. thank you. >> what a man. >> yeah. >> he underwent so many surgeries. he lost count. he cooperate even remember on both knees. he had problems with his back. when he was out in public, he never wanted to show that he was ever in any pain. >> always smiling. >> always smiling and he brought smiles to everyone. >> he really did. >> certainly will be missed. >> the tributes are pouring in tonight. >> at&t displaying his number on the discover board. >> abc 7 news reporter is live at at&t park where fans are leaving flowers and candles tonight. >> reporter: giants fans definitely in mourning tonight. many are coming here to willie mccovey's statue here in mccovey cove to reflect and pay respects to one of the greats of baseball. >> they don't name a cove after you if you're not a great player.

late giants legend willie mccovey. ♪ late giants legend willie mccovey. ♪ ♪ ♪ the holidays begin here at the disneyland resort. we'll open the show with news that not only is felt within the giants organization, but across all of baseball. the sport...lost a legend tonight...with the passing of all-time great--willie mccovey. mccovey was one of the greatest to ever play the game..and just loved by so many giants fans. the first major fan favorite when the franchise came to san francisco. he was a big- time, major league slugger with the resume to back it up. six-time all-star... mvp... rookie of the year... three-time national league home run leader. he finished with 521-homers...20th on the all-time list.. and any home run that lands in the water behind right field, splashes in mccovey cove. a 22-year major league career that started back in 1959...with him going 4-for-4 off the hall of famer robin roberts. mccovey went into the hall himself...in 1986...his first year of eligibility... here's a clip from willie mac's hall of fame induction. "i'm truly honored and bles

and a salute to willie mccovey. >> he stayed close to the giants and the game. a senior adviser for the giants, he was a fixture at home games, finally enjoying a championship. recent years were filled with pain from the never ending series. he exemplifies the spirit and leadership of mccovey. it was doubled mccovey cove. in 2003 he opened mccovey's restaurant, a place for fans to gather and reminisce of days gone by. and he received his own statue, adjacent to mccovey cove. it was renamed mccovey point at china basin park. >> i guess i've come a long way from mobile, alabama, to having a statue here in san francisco. thank you. >> the great willie mccovey. the giants tweeted this out just after 5:00. it is with great sad pnls we announce that the giants legend and hall of famer willie mccovey passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 80 after losing his battle with ongoing health issues. two things illustrate what he men to the giants. one, mccovey cove. it is where the ballpark sits. he is that important a figure. and also the willie mac award given

. >>> plus, farewell to one of the most popular players in baseball's hall of fame -- willie mccovey and how he will be remembered. >>> this is mornings on 2. >> thank you for joining us. thursday morning, 1 november i'm pam cook. >> and i'm dave clark. let's talk about the weather. steve paulson? >> yes, we made it through october with barely any rain. just a few high clouds and we will continue to bump up the temperatures. here is the cloud deck spilling over. temperatures a little warmer -- 40s, 50s, near 60 for some. brentwood 62. to the north 40s, 50s, and 60s as well. a mild pattern. everything is focused to the north. occasionally some high clouds spilling over. 70s to low 80s -- 10-15 degrees above average. >> here he is -- sal castaneda. >> thank you. it's for:01. -- 4:01. the traffic is moving okay. look at the slow traffic on 205. it is sold out. they are picking up the cones here. 205 is backed up. if you live in tracy give on 580 and bypass this whole thing. don't get on 205. get on 580 and you will be able to get to the ultimate pass -- altamont pass. my maps are stuck.

willie mccovey. and yosemite mystery solved. what we learned about this epic proposal photo seen around the world. i'm dianne feinstein and i approve this message. "look what she's accomplished... she authored the ban on assault weapons... pushed the desert protection act through congress, and steered billions of federal dollars to california projects such as subway construction and wildfire restoration." "she... played an important role in fighting off ...trump's efforts to kill the affordable care act." comments about our breaking >>> we continue to get a lot of calls and social media comments about our breaking news. giants legend mccovey has died. the hall of fame first base man passed away abo ago. he was a long-time atherton resident and was at giants games. i stepped out with willie mccove i for an exclusive interview. he was as warm as ever, and he loved san francisco. >> baseball, i think it means everything. you know, this is a baseball town. they had the san francisco seals before the gian

the death of willie mccovey. how he will be remembered.>>> from ktvu fox2news this is mornings on 2. >>> thank you for joining us. it is thursday november 1 i'm not -- i'm pam cold. >> good morning i'm day clock. let's talk about the weather. steve paulson is here. >> thank you. october was dry and november is starting dry except for some high clouds. temperatures continue to climb to above average. in november starting off looking dry and it could be 15 days according to some projections before we get some rain. mostly sunny skies with occasional clouds and 70s and 80s. high pressure is parked showing no signs of breaking down and only subtle changes day today. the jet stream stays to the north. mostly sunny -- a warm day. yesterday we had a good northerly breeze and it is calmer today. 40s, 50s, and 60s -- much warmer. morgan hill yesterday was 39. 53 in santa cruz. 40s and 50s in the mountains. that is a big difference. 60 in saratoga and 60 at san jose state. rain is defined to the north, not here. 70s and 80

so calm and in no way arrogant. >> willie mccovey was 80 years old. we have more on his life and career that can be found online at kpix.com. you actually have a really cool story about mccovey. >> yes. this was about 15 years ago. i went to the ballpark, didn't have a ticket. this was about 10 minutes after the game had started. so there was no one outside. and i saw mccovey with some of his friends. and one of them asked me, do you have a ticket to the game? and i said no. and he just pulled out a ticket and gave it to me, walked inside and i had an awesome view of the game right behind home plate. >> all because of mccovey. >> that's my first time and last time i saw him. >> i hope you kept that ticket. >> i did not. but it was -- i -- thank you. >> such a cool story. >>> well, coming up, it is 5:41, these athletes aren't just energizing their bodies. they are energizing this building. how this gym runs on people power. >> and here's a live look outside from our dublin camera. it's 5:41. we'll be right back. (humming a lullaby) you've worked so har

giants hall of famer willie mccovey has died. the long-time atherton resident first came to the bay area in san francisco in 1959 and immediately made an impact. the giants had just moved here from new york, and willie mac was a part of those magical early years. sweet smile and a powerful swing. >> let's give you a live look at at&t park from our exclusive center field cam. mccovey cove, named after mccovey. you can see the flags at half staff this evening. nbc bay area's terry mcsweeney is at the ballpark as giants fans are just now really starting to hear the news of mccovey's passing, terry. >> reporter: yeah. and they are stunned. you talked about mccovey cove. we're always going to have that here at at&t park. we're also going to always have the willie mccovey statue behind me right here. kind of looking away from mccovey cove. what he could have done at this ballpark had he played here. how many balls he would have hit into mccovey cove. take a look at willie mccovey in his glory da

terry mcsweeney with a look back at the amazing life of willie mccovey. >> reporter: willie mccovey came up to the san francisco giants in 1959 and was an instant superstar. rookie of the year that year, most valuable player in '69, more than 500 career home runs. dina brought beads and candles to the statue at mccovey cove and a broken heart. >> he was a gentleman, a great baseball player. when you fall in love with someone when you're little and you watch them grow old, yeah. >> reporter: mccovey, the legend, praised by legends. >> i used to sit in section 9, family section at candlestick. the right field wall was open to the parking lot. we would line up in the aisle and we knew he would hit a home run and we would all race to the parking lot. >> reporter: mccovey was a giant for most of his career and spent another two decades in the organization as an adviser. the giants have awarded the willie mac award. >> willie had -- sort of had it all. he had this warmth, this love for the franchise, love for the teammates and his love for the community. >> reporter: the city of san francisco

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willie mccovey with 80. the first baseman spent 19 of his 22 seasons with the giants. >> willie mccovey was the complete package. menacing at the plate -- bob gibson once called him the scariest hitter in baseball. almost contradictory to the raw power with which he swung the, the precision and grace in which he fielded his position. he earned the nickname of stretch. it was his persona that secure his place with the fans. warm and engaging and instrumental in securing his status as the first severance is a giant hero. >> mccovey didn't step onto the big league stage, he burst onto it in july 1859 going 4 for 4 against robin roberts. he went on to hit 354 en route to be named the rookie of the year. three seasons later he led the giants to the world series against the yankees. in game seven trillion 1-0 with runners on second and third willie strode to the plate for his most famous at-bat. >> i hit a line drive that everyone thought was a base hit that was going to win the series. i didn't know -- i found ou

you have a growing memorial at that willie mccovey statue. with the passing of willie mccovey yesterday at the age of 80, you're talking about a larger than life icon in baseball not only in the bay area but definitely beyond. there are plenty of reaction on social media. the first one i want to show is from barry bonds, the san francisco giants' great, expressing his sadness over the passing of one of his mentors in the game of baseball, saying he'll keep that tradition of giants baseball living forever. another tweet by jesse jackson calling mccovey one of the greatest baseball players of all time. and this last tweet, this is from bill russell, the boston celtics legend and native of the bay area, expressing his sadness over the passing of a dear friend. like many of us, he's sharing his thoughts and prayers with the family of willie mccovey. as far as mccovey's career, one heck of a career. he was the rookie of the year in 1959. then went on to become the mvp in 1969. and, of course, he hit more than 500 career home runs. nbc bay area did

willie mccovey died yesterday at the age of 80. his statue at at&t park was covered in flowers last night. the statue just one of the ways that the team paid tribute to him. looking live now at at&t park, from our "salesforce tower" camera, the water beyond right field, of course, known as mccovey cove. >> the hall of famer first baseman spent 19 of his 22 major league seasons with the san francisco giants. he was a combination of power, class and a gentle giant, everything a team could want in baseball player. >> dennis o'donnell has a look at his legacy. >> long before there was barry bonds, this was the most feared left-handed slugger in baseball. willie mccovey broke in with the giants in 1959. he was the rookie of the year and went on to win the most valuable player award in 1969. a six-time all star, mccovey hit 521 home runs and was inducted into the hall of fame in 1986. some called him stretch. others referred to him as big mac. a soft-spoken man on and off the field, mccovey often deferred the spotlight to teammates willi

it was all about number 44 and 24 willie mays and willie mccovey. >> from candle stick to at&t ballpark he will be missed. >>> we're now one month away from the winter meetings. the giant's new general manager. president of operations will be there to maim sock deals in hoping of getting back to the play offs. he said he will be looking at minor leagues. free agents and trades to improve the team. was the general manager for the past four seasons. >> interesting you said that because he isn't the gm he's going to get a gm apparently. >> right., overseeing the operations of it. >> i wonder if the players we see on the giants we won't see anymore. >> no one is safe. >>> a new car for campus police officers. how some inventive students are helping police officers get around campus a lot faster. it's a brand new morning for breakfast. introducing the jimmy dean delights breadless egg'wich. we got rid of the bread, and replaced it with two egg fritatas. for a protein packed start to your day. and that is something else. kinda makes you hungry don't it? >>> welcome back. we're following devel

mccovey. >> if there was one consistent thread in this testimony, it was that willie mccovey was an unbelievable ballplayer and a better person. his spirit will remain in this ballpark and this legacy in that cove, a truly forever giant. r giant. >>> still to come at noon, adding new trains to muni, when the agency hopes to have them up and running. aling mine... never. the perfect sweater makes the perfect holiday gift. and it feels even better when you find it for less - at ross. yes for less. ...to find your new fall look at an "oh, yeah" price. check this out. that's yes for less. from the latest trends to your favorite brands, it feels even better when you find them for less. at ross. yes for less. >>> the weekend is nearing, it means it's time for weekend watch. >> here's rosemary looking at some of the events around the bay area. >> here's what's happening around the bay for the veterans weekend. honor those who served with the parade. and one of the largest veterans parade will be at the petaluma parade, it guns in walnut park at noon. the parade begins at 1, head to san fra

the passing of legendary giant willie mccovey. mccovey was one of the greatest to ever play the game..and just loved by so many giants fans. the first major fan favorite when the franchise came to san francisco. he was a big- time, major league slugger with the resume to back it up. six-time all-star... mvp... rookie of the year... three-time national league home run leader. he finished with 521-homers...20th on the all-time list.. a 22-year major league career that started back in 1959...with him going 4-for-4 off the hall of famer robin roberts. mccovey went into the hall himself...in 1986...his first year of eligibility... here's a clip from willie mac's hall of fame induction. "i'm truly honored and blessed with this ultimate adoption if you will, by the game that i played so hard and loved so deeply. and for many warm summer sunday afternoons in the years to come, i will cherish the memories of my baseball career and the closeness of my family, friends, relatives, teammates, fans and my fellow hall of famers.

willie mccovey, truly and forever a giant. in san francisco, scott reese, ktvu, fox 2 sports. >>> the director of california's university services updated the california wildfires. we listen in. >> for that committee, the community of paradise specifically, just outside of chico. and then, a number of fires that broke out over the evening, down in southern california. to again and ventura county, and both of them, relatively significant. the magnitude of the described -- destruction we are seeing, is really, again, unbelievable and heartbreaking, and our hearts go out to everybody who has bed and -- affected by this, and impacted. we know that there have been injuries, and we know that there have been loss of life. we are still accounting for that and working with our local authorities, who will, as they get a better handle on the number of fatalities, and people impacted, will start to share that information as it gets confirmed. the leaders you see behind me here represent just part of our entire state's response system that

. >> and in willie mccovey's life there's so much to celebrate, no giant's player has been ever been more beloved in our community than willie mccovey. >> i want to thank him for allowing me to hit a bunch of baseballs in his cove. >> friends and fans reminisced about willie mccovey. >> there's a pulse and a heart beat with those numbers. he played for the name and heart in the front of his uniform not for the number on the back. >> observe was one of the greatest human beings in my life, he was so clean. >> to know willie was to admire willie. >> as i watched him be wheeled away, i would hold my cane and i would say i want to be like him. >> my hope and my prayer is that when i get to heaven, there will be a baseball field like at&t in heaven, and the greatest gift, the greatest gift god could give me is having the opportunity to pitch to willie mccovey, if there was one consistent thread in this testimony, he was an unbelievable ballplayer and a better person, his spirit will remain in this ballpark and his legacy in this cove and with the giants. >>> he was incredible. the time is

: friends and family were here to remember willie mccovey. fans are here to say their final farewell to a man that they called "big mac." under a hazy november sky, baseball fans filed into at&t park to say their final farewell to willie mccovey. the man who helped build the san francisco giants' legacy. >> the first game when he came up, i was listening to it on the radio in my kitchen. you and 4 for 4. >> reporter: after that, charles thomas remembers taking the bus over to oakland to watch "big mac" swing. >> he had, what, 12, 18 grand slams? >> reporter: in the middle of the orange and black, a flash of dodger blue. michael lopez saying, even dodger fans have to pay tribute to a great competitor, a great playeranman. >> he was such a gracious, powerful force. and he has been part of our life for actually all of our married life. >> reporter: saying that the giants-dodgers rivalry has been the only speedbump in their romance. like any fans, he says "big mac" felt like a member of their own family. >> in our house, there is the baby picture

willie mccovey. tonight you can see it here, a memorial is growing outside of at&t park right there at his statue along mccovey cove. the hall of fame slugger died yesterday at stanford hospital at the age of 80. nbc bay area's christie smith joins us from the ballpark this evening with how the fans and the organization is remembering willie. >> reporter: raj, this really seems personal for some fans of willie mccovey. we've seen them coming out all day leaving flowers and notes, signed baseball caps, some telling us it's not just the great way he played that they'll remember but his personality. >> i had sad and shocked. >> reporter: gary lane came to see the statue and share memories of the baseball hall of famer. >> mccovey home run was something that was so incredible. here is this guy 6'4", fluid, just that swing. it was gone. >> i like his personality and how down-to-earth he was. >> reporter: the famed first baseman died yesterday, a star with more than 500 career home runs. >> i've known him

take a look at willie mccovey's statue. fans have decorated it. they have lined it with flowers, candles and even a baseball cap to show him some love. some video from last night. fans knew to come here to mourn him and celebrate his life. they say they wanted to pay their respects to number 44 and show thanks for all the good memories. >> i came to pay my respects. i was a fan. he was a good member of the community. i met him a few times at fan fest. he seemed like a really good epter: at&t park lit up his number last night. this park was like his second home. city hall paying tribute. of course we have his statue and this cove all named after him. so he will be a permanent part of the team. the team ceo, larry saying we are collectively heartbroken. we have lost a legend and gentleman. amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. >>> amy, thank you. of course the man who is credited with creating mccovey cove at at&t park says willie mccovey was a true inspiration. he worked as a sports writer for five decades. he said one of his best memories is after he retire

we're talking about willy mccovey, the statue of him there outside of at&t park. a tribute now to his life and a place of solace in his death. the giants hall of famer died yesterday at the age of 80. willy mccovey and his legacy entrenched baseball and, of course, the bay area. >> played his game in 1980 and still relevant and revere to this day. tara mcsweeney with a look back of willy mccoveys. >> reporter: mccovey came up to the san francisco giants in 1969 and was an instant superstar, rookie of the year, most valuable player in 1969, more than 500 career home runs. dina seahand brought beads and candles to the statute at mccovey cove and brought her broken heart. >> he was a gentleman and a great baseball player and when you fall in someone when you're little and watch them grow old, yeah. >> reporter: mccovey, the legend, praised by legends. >> and i used to sit in section nine, the family section at candlestick, and right field was open to the parking lot and we used to wait for mccovey to get up. we would line up in the aisle because we knew he would hit

remembering the life and career of giants legend willie mccovey. plus...the raiders and niners play in the toilet bowl and draymond green says vote for me. green says vote for me. ♪ when i first came to ocean bay, what i saw was despair. i knew something had to be done. hurricane sandy really woke people up, to showing that we need to invest in this community. i knew having the right partner we could turn this place around. it was only one bank that could finance a project this difficult and this large, and that was citi. preserving affordable housing preserves communities. so we are doing their kitchens and their flooring and their lobbies and the grounds. and the beautification of their homes, giving them pride in where they live, will make this a thriving community once again. ♪ ( james )( darya ) welcome back to the kron 4 morning news. let's get a check of the forecast. a new month and a warm start to november in the forecast. daytime highs today will warm further through the 70's and 80's with skies remaining mostly sunny to partly cloudy

willie mccovey went back to the giants and finished his career in 1980. >> the fans loved willie mccovey and said he was an incredible player with a gentle soul and a kind heart. good morning, allie. >> yes, a picture perfect backdrop with the statue of willie covey. the sparkling lights behind him at the bay bridge. this statue of mccovey is where fans have come to leave flowers and mementos. they are recalling their fond memories and repaying their respects. >> one day in spring training i was about boy. willie came over and i didn't know who he was. i was young. he put his arm around me and we talked about baseball. >> former mayor willie brown recalls his favorite memory. when they all threw a pitch together at a giants game years ago. >> willie mays through the ball first write down the center and the catcher caught it. willie mccovey through next and he did a roundabout overhead. i went third and i rolled it. [ laughter ] >> mccovey grabbed me and hugged me and said, you did it! >> mccovey had 521 homeruns and he played for 19 seasons with the services the giants. he was inducted i

willie mccovey played 19 of 22 seasons here and was a first baseman. he died last week after ongoing health issues at age 80. >> now one month away from the major league baseball winter meetings. the new general manager will be there looking to make some deals in hopes of getting back to the playoffs. he was introduced yesterday. he said he will be looking at the minor leagues free agents and trades to improve the team. >> they won -- i'm eager to get opinions for what they think makes sense in terms of a broader direction and where we are everything has to be on the table in terms of how we move this forward. >> he came up through the ranks and as the general manager for the past four seasons. >>> the warriors are hosting the milwaukee bucks tonight. draymond green has a sprained toe. he hurt it monday night against the grizzlies. the head coach doesn't think it will keep him out long. this player will be in the game after sitting out monday. >> lebron james -- lebron was a star and he did things like this. he hit some key shots. doug rose led the way

mccovey. >> reporter: if there was one consistent thread in this testimony, it was that willie mccovey was an unbelievable ballplayer and an even better person. his spirit will remain in this ballpark, his legacy in that cove, willie mccovey truly and forever giant. scott reiss, fox 2 sports. >>> the midterms may be behind us, but some races are still too close to call. the drama and talk of recounts when we come back. i am a family man. i am a techie dad. i believe the best technology should feel effortless. like magic. at comcast, it's my job to develop, apps and tools that simplify your experience. my name is mike, i'm in product development at comcast. we're working to make things simple, easy and awesome. there are still some races too close to call. as doug mckelway doug luzader reports, we could be looking at recounts an legal battles. >> reporter: it's extraordinary how close some of the races are. in arizona, georgia and especially florida, where two statewide races could come down to recounts. remember this? the florida bush versus gore recount from 2000? 18 years later, perh

the bay area mourns giants great willie mccovey ... tonight, we look back at the legendary career of number 44.whoosha middle=school teacher arrested on child molesting charges. now outraged parents are suing ... accusing the district of failing to protect students. the warning signs for this guy were classicwhooshpresident trump sending more soldiers to the mexican border and threatens to restrict the citizenship guarantees iin the u=s constitution.. willie mccovey ... the san francisco giants sweet- singing hall of famer nicknamed 'stretch' ... for his height and long arms ... has died. he was 80- years old.(pam)

in memory of willie mccovey. giants superstar who has passed away wednesday at the age of 80. sotwillie mccovey played in the majors for 22 seasons. 19 of those with the giants. he slammed 521 home runs. a record for a lefty batter that would last up until 2001 when it was broken by barry bonds. if you weren't around in the 60's and 70's you may know mccovey best as the player that mccovey cove was named after. giants ceo larry baer says his fondest memory of the slugger came as a kid.sotand it's the fun loving mccovey that led to the creation of the willie mac award. one voted on by players, coaches, and training staff and given to the most inspirational player. even in willie's later years, and even with limited use of his legs in a wheelchair, he would come the ballpark and support his team.sot ( robin ) halloween is technically over, although we're sure there are some people trying to squeeze a few more hours out of the holiday. for the people that got their trick or treating done a little earlier... this year marks the first "safe trick- or- treat" event in the city of sa

willie mccovey was dealing with severe health issues for quite a while. he was 80 years old >>> google employees around the world are walking off their job at 11:00 a.m. this shows the protest in zurich, switzerland. they are upset at the handling of sexual misconduct cases. >> number five, in an exclusive interview with abc news, president trump is defending his decision to send troops to the border to stop a migrant caravan. he announced he plans to send 15,000 troops to the border in what he is calling a, quote, invasion of our country. >> number six, are you ready to live through history? in concord we could. the record high for today is 79. i'm going 85. look a lot these temperatures. anywhere from 10 to 15 warmer than average for november 1st. >>> number seven, "the crown" of the salesforce tower in san francisco lit up like the eye from the "lord of the rings". 11,000 theme signed a change.org petition asking for the light show. i'll tell you, dreams really do come true. >> just in time for halloween. >>> more than two-thirds of parents in america

willie mccovey is honored in san francisco today. how his family members say you can help honor his legacy. (grant)(grant) willie mccovey, one of the san francisco giants greatest players, was honored today with a celebration of his life at at&t park.(vicki) kron4's maureen kelly was there as number 44 was honored for how he was on and off the field. nats its going going gone for willie mccoveysome of the legendary slugger's greatest hits were played on the jumbotron at at&t park...where hundreds of giants fans turned out to say goodbye to the much beloved player. many wearing replicas of his jersey....those i talked to explained what he meant to them and to the team. spirit, joy wanted to come to the ball park even though it was candle stick and windy just someone to come watch and play a game and who enjoy playing the game and made us enjoy it to just an awesome presents he has just such a good way about them just a gentle giant really he was from his early days of fan favorite and i think that partly not only because of his greate

to remember the great willie mccovey.. (pam) willie mccovey, one of the san francisco giants greatest players, was honored today at a of s fe at a-t&t park.(ken) kron4's maureen kelly was there as number 44 was honored for his actions on and off the field. nats its going going gone for willie mccoveysome of the legendary slugger's greatest hits were played on the jumbotron at at&t park...where giants fans turned out to say goodbye to the much beloved player. many wearing replicas of his jersey....those i talked to explained what he meant to them and to the team. spirit, joy wanted to come to the ball park even though it was candle stick and windy just someone to come watch and play a game and who enjoy playing the game and made us enjoy it to just an awesome presents he has just such a good way about them just a gentle giant really he was from his early days of fan favorite and i think that partly not only because of his greatest on the field but such a humble and seemingly genuine guy that was just really likable so it's

. >> willie mccovey will continue to inspire young baseball players. >> the 49ers and raiders fans are looking forward to tonight matchup. >> it is a battle in the bay. you have the 49ers and you have the raiders. we don't like each other. >>> >> we are gearing up for one last battle. the oakland raiders will move to las vegas but first they will face off against the 49ers tonight. the game will be right here. >>> just about one hour from kickoff but fans have been getting ready for tonight's primetime matchup all afternoon. we are outside of levi stadium right now. >>> good afternoon. it is a very fun atmosphere here outside of levi stadium. >> it is going to be a good game. >> the rivalry is in full swing. >> the 49ers and the raiders, the greatest but we have to these. >> the battle started in 1970 and ends tonight. >> i don't know. >> we don't need anymore first round draft picks. >> we don't need it so we have to win tonight. >> i have 16 seats in the stadium. i have been to three superballs. my first one was joe montana. the ticket was $40. now they are more expensive. i am he 49

. >> the giants and fans celebrate willie mccovey. we take you to a very special ceremony. >>> i'm spencer christian. a is stunning sunset. air quality is declining as smoke from the wildfires moves >>> baseball fans and players past and present gathered at at&t park today celebrating the life of giants hall of famer willie mccovey, who died on halloween. abc 7 news anchor eric thomas was at the ballpark. >> he was my first baseball hero. >> scores of youngsters in the bay area and around the country felt the same way about the giants hall of fame first baseman. today several thousand fans filled the seats at at&t park to say goodbye to willie mccovey. one of them was slugger barry bonds. >> i idolized willie mays, but i was born left-handed. and my first glove was a first baseman glove. so as much as i always wanted to be like say hey, i always had to stretch like mack, big mac, stretch, all nicknames for the left-hander who could pull a smoking fastballer down the right line. he remembers his first giants game when he went 4 for 4.

willie mccovey was one of the most popular giants of all time. he played 19 of his 22 seasons for the orange and black. the hall of fame first baseman died last week during to on going health issues. he was 80-years old. >>> police in campbell released video of a suspected bike thief who officers say was captured as a result of the city's new bicycle bait program. a homeless man is seen stealing a bike near a home at the los gat ah, s creek yesterday. the thief doesn't know that police have planted a gps on the bike. they were able to he this will e number of bike thefts in campbell. >>> we're tracking that red flag warning that's out there now. it did come up around 10:00 tonight. and it's going to stay up until friday morning. you see it for most of the northern part of the state, red flag warning. that includes corning and those areas as well. the winds are not blowing that hard yet but they're going to get going pretty good probably about 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. as we push forward into the evening hours get ready for some strong wind gus