November 30, 2017: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2017
Many consider Mays' 1952 Topps rookie card the most underappreciated card in the set. While still popular and often pricey, Mays is overshadowed by the legendary Mickey Mantle rookie card and by Eddie Mathews rookie card, which happened to be the final card in the set, making it extremely difficult to find in higher grade. Ironically, Mays was characterized without his trademark boyish smile which made him a favorite among fans and the media. This one has great color and eye appeal and arrives in a PSA 2 holder.
1952 Topps Willie Mays No. 261 PSA 2
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