What’s New
Hunt Auctions is hosting a major live auction featuring memorabilia from the illustrious career of Hall of Famer Willie Mays. The event concludes on January 12 and includes a variety of high-profile items associated with Mays' storied time in baseball. All proceeds from this auction will go to the Say Hey Foundation, which aids youth education, training, and health initiatives.
Configuration at a Glance
- Event: Hunt Auctions live auction
- Date: Ends January 12
- Focus: Game-used items, awards, championship rings, and personal memorabilia from Willie Mays
- Charity: Entire proceeds go to 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 autographed and inscribed photo to Mays - Estimated value: $1,000-$3,000
Autographs & Relics
- Signed and inscribed photograph by President Barack Obama addressed 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 will benefit the Say Hey Foundation as per Willie Mays' wishes
- The items include significant awards and personal memorabilia spanning Mays' career
- Additional images and details are 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 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 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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