Title: Auction of Willie Mays Memorabilia by Hunt Auctions Ends January 12
Subtitle: Iconic Items from Willie Mays' Career Up for Bid
Meta Description: Hunt Auctions is hosting a live event featuring memorabilia from baseball legend Willie Mays. The auction ends on January 12, benefitting the Say Hey Foundation.
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What’s New
Hunt Auctions is conducting a major live event showcasing memorabilia from the Hall of Fame career of Willie Mays. This auction concludes on January 12, offering a selection of prominent items linked to Mays' storied baseball journey. All auction proceeds will support the Say Hey Foundation, dedicated to youth education, training, and health initiatives.
Configuration at a Glance
- Event: Hunt Auctions live event
- Date: Ends January 12
- Focus: Game-used memorabilia, awards, championship rings, and personal items from Willie Mays
- Charity: Proceeds go to the Say Hey Foundation
Key Inserts & Parallels
- 1954 Giants World Series Ring - Valued at $500,000-$1,000,000
- 1954 National League MVP Award - Valued at $250,000-$500,000
- Baseball Hall of Fame Ring - Valued at $100,000-$300,000
- 1962 Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Award - Valued at $75,000-$150,000
- 1963 National League Gold Glove Award - Valued at $25,000-$50,000
- 1964 National League Gold Glove Award - Valued at $25,000-$50,000
- 2002 San Francisco Giants NL Championship Ring - Valued at $15,000-$25,000
- 2010 San Francisco Giants World Series Ring - Valued at $7,500-$15,000
- 2012 San Francisco Giants World Series Ring - Valued at $7,500-$15,000
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Lapel Pin - Valued at $1,500-$3,000
- Photo signed and inscribed by President Barack Obama to Mays - Valued at $1,000-$3,000
Autographs & Relics
- Photo autographed and inscribed by President Barack Obama to Willie Mays
- Numerous game-used and award relics from different phases of Mays' career, including rings, trophies, and lapel pins
Collector Notes
- All item estimates provided by Hunt Auctions
- Proceeds directed to the Say Hey Foundation as per Willie Mays' wishes
- Items include major awards and personal memorabilia spanning Mays' career
- Images and more details 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 recipient (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, 2 with the Mets
Notable Achievements
- Led the NL in home runs four times (1955, 1962, 1964, 1965)
- Led the NL in WAR on 10 occasions
- Named Rookie of the Year in 1951
- Missed part of 1952 and all of 1953 due to military service
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