Goldin Elite Auction Ending May 22-23
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/22/2021
This lot closes on May 22nd, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.
By the mid-1960’s, Willie Mays was the number-one contender for surpassing Babe Ruth’s career home run record. Each season since 1954 Mays was good for 30 to 50 homers and he slugged a league-leading 47 homers in 1964. Also leading the NL in slugging, Mays solidified his standing as the game’s most exciting player and set the plate for his 1965 MVP season.
Offered here is a 1964 Hillerich & Bradsby S2 model bat that was used by Willie Mays during the 1964 season. This bat displays good game use and is un-cracked. There are ball marks and white leather scuffs present on the barrel, along with blue and white bat rack streaks. Also on the barrel is checking or grain swelling from repeated ball contact. The bat’s model number “S2” is stamped on the knob. This bat comes with a STICKER ONLY from PSA/DNA (1B09232) for the game use and has been graded a GU 6. Additionally, there is as STICKER ONLY from MEARS (308666) for the game use.