What’s New
Hunt Auctions is conducting a notable live auction event that highlights memorabilia from Hall of Fame legend Willie Mays. Scheduled to close on January 12, this auction includes a variety of prestigious items linked to Mays' illustrious baseball career. The entire proceeds from this event will go to the Say Hey Foundation, which aims to support youth education, training, and health initiatives.
Configuration at a Glance
- Event: Live auction by Hunt Auctions
- Date: Ends on January 12
- Focus: Game-used memorabilia, awards, championship rings, and personal belongings of Willie Mays
- Charity: All proceeds go to the Say Hey Foundation
Key Inserts & Parallels
- 1954 Giants World Series Ring - Valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000
- 1954 National League MVP Award - Valued between $250,000 and $500,000
- Baseball Hall of Fame Ring - Valued between $100,000 and $300,000
- 1962 Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Award - Valued between $75,000 and $150,000
- 1963 National League Gold Glove Award - Valued between $25,000 and $50,000
- 1964 National League Gold Glove Award - Valued between $25,000 and $50,000
- 2002 San Francisco Giants NL Championship Ring - Valued between $15,000 and $25,000
- 2010 San Francisco Giants World Series Ring - Valued between $7,500 and $15,000
- 2012 San Francisco Giants World Series Ring - Valued between $7,500 and $15,000
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Lapel Pin - Valued between $1,500 and $3,000
- President Barack Obama signed and inscribed photo to Mays - Valued between $1,000 and $3,000
Autographs & Relics
- Photo signed and inscribed by President Barack Obama to Willie Mays
- Various game-used and award relics from different stages of Mays' career, including rings, trophies, and lapel pins
Collector Notes
- All estimated values are provided by Hunt Auctions
- Proceeds are directed to the Say Hey Foundation as per Willie Mays' wishes
- Items include notable awards and personal memorabilia from Mays' career
- Images and more information are available through Hunt Auctions
Willie Mays Career Overview
- 24-time MLB All-Star
- National League MVP in 1954 and 1965
- 1954 World Series champion
- Winner of 12 Gold Glove Awards (1957-1968)
- Career stats: .301 batting average, 3,293 hits, 660 home runs, 1,909 RBI, 339 stolen bases, 156.2 WAR
- Played 21 seasons with the Giants, and 2 with the Mets
Notable Achievements
- Led National League in home runs four times (1955, 1962, 1964, 1965)
- Led National League in WAR 10 times
- Rookie of the Year in 1951
- Missed part of 1952 and all of 1953 due to military service
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