2017 holiday
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2017
Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer. Among more than 550 copies recorded in the BGS census reporting, just four examples of this subject have attained this tier with four graded higher. Power and Speed were the signature talents of the great player depicted on this exemplary card. In 1955, Mays unleashed his prowess at the plate, blasting 51 homers to lead the National League. Then, his performance the following year showcased his speed. Mays' 40 stolen bases in 1956 initiated a four-year reign as the league's base-stealing king. The offered card of the incomparable Willie Mays boasts a pack-fresh appearance and features clean, apparently never-touched edge cuts on all four borders. A satisfying layer of original gloss coats an intense rendering of the classic cardfront design, and the snow white borders surrounding the flawless image provide the finishing touch on this exemplary piece. The item's BGS condition report: Centering 9, Corners 8, Edges 8.5, Surface 8.5. Near Mint to Mint-plus condition.