What’s New
Hunt Auctions is hosting a major live event showcasing memorabilia from the esteemed Hall of Famer Willie Mays. This auction, which wraps up on January 12, includes a variety of notable items tied to Mays' illustrious baseball career. The entirety of the auction’s proceeds will go to the Say Hey Foundation, which aids youth through education, training, and health services.
Configuration at a Glance
- Event: Live auction by Hunt Auctions
- Date: Ends January 12
- Focus: Game-used memorabilia, awards, championship rings, and personal items from Willie Mays
- Charity: All proceeds support the Say Hey Foundation
Key Inserts & Parallels
- 1954 Giants World Series Ring - Estimated value: $500,000-$1,000,000
- 1954 National League MVP Award - Estimated value: $250,000-$500,000
- Baseball Hall of Fame Ring - Estimated value: $100,000-$300,000
- 1962 Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Award - Estimated value: $75,000-$150,000
- 1963 National League Gold Glove Award - Estimated value: $25,000-$50,000
- 1964 National League Gold Glove Award - Estimated value: $25,000-$50,000
- 2002 San Francisco Giants NL Championship Ring - Estimated value: $15,000-$25,000
- 2010 San Francisco Giants World Series Ring - Estimated value: $7,500-$15,000
- 2012 San Francisco Giants World Series Ring - Estimated value: $7,500-$15,000
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Lapel Pin - Estimated value: $1,500-$3,000
- Photograph signed by President Barack Obama, inscribed to Mays - Estimated value: $1,000-$3,000
Autographs & Relics
- Photograph 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 auction item estimates are provided by Hunt Auctions
- Proceeds are allocated to the Say Hey Foundation as per Willie Mays' instructions
- The auction includes notable awards and personal memorabilia from Mays' career
- Images and additional information available from Hunt Auctions
Willie Mays Career Overview
- 24-time MLB All-Star
- National League MVP in 1954 and 1965
- 1954 World Series champion
- 12-time Gold Glove winner (1957-1968)
- Career stats: .301 batting average, 3,293 hits, 660 home runs, 1,909 RBIs, 339 stolen bases, 156.2 WAR
- Played 21 seasons with the Giants, 2 with the Mets
Notable Achievements
- Led the NL in home runs four times (1955, 1962, 1964, 1965)
- Led the NL 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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