What’s New
Hunt Auctions is hosting an important live event showcasing memorabilia from the esteemed Hall of Famer Willie Mays. The auction wraps up on January 12 and includes a variety of distinguished items tied to Mays' illustrious baseball career. Proceeds from this event will go to the Say Hey Foundation, which aids youth in education, training, and health services.
Configuration at a Glance
- Event: Hunt Auctions live auction
- Date: Concludes January 12
- Focus: Game-used memorabilia, awards, championship rings, and personal items from Willie Mays
- Charity: Proceeds benefit 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
- President Barack Obama signed and inscribed photo to Mays - Estimated value: $1,000-$3,000
Autographs & Relics
- President Barack Obama signed and inscribed photograph addressed to Willie Mays
- Various game-used and award relics from different periods of Mays' career, including rings, trophies, and lapel pins
Collector Notes
- All estimates for auction items provided by Hunt Auctions
- Proceeds directed to the Say Hey Foundation as per Willie Mays' intentions
- Items feature significant awards and personal memorabilia from throughout Mays' career
- Images and further information available from Hunt Auctions
Willie Mays Career Overview
- 24-time MLB All-Star
- National League MVP: 1954, 1965
- 1954 World Series champion
- 12-time Gold Glove winner (1957-1968)
- Career statistics: .301 batting average, 3,293 hits, 660 home runs, 1,909 RBI, 339 stolen bases, 156.2 WAR
- Played 21 seasons with the Giants, 2 with the Mets
Notable Achievements
- Led NL in home runs four times (1955, 1962, 1964, 1965)
- Led 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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