Willie Mays

Willie Howard Mays (May 6, 1931-) is arguably the greatest centerfielder in Major League Baseball history, retiring with 3,283 hits, 2,062 runs scored, 1,903 RBI, 338 stolen bases, 660 home runs, and a .302 batting average. A 24-time All-Star, 12-time Gold Glove winner, 1951 NL Rookie of the Year, two-time NL MVP (1954, 1965), and 1954 World Series champion with the New York Giants, Mays played most of his 22-year career with the Giants (1951-1952, 1954-1972) and is iconic for 'The Catch' in the 1954 World Series. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1979.[1]

First released in 1962 as part of the Topps baseball card series in the United States.[1][2]

• One of five players with eight straight 100-RBI seasons.
• 660 home runs ranked third all-time behind Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth at retirement.
• Iconic over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz's drive in 1954 World Series Game 1.[1]

Condition. Check for centering issues common in 1962 Topps cards, print defects, edge wear, corner damage, and surface scratches; high-grade examples are rare with only 9 graded 9s and 1 graded 10 known.[1]

Storage. Store in protective sleeves and top-loaders, maintain in low-humidity environment away from light, use card savers for handling.

Authenticity. Verify Topps 1962 design elements like black borders and player pose; check for correct card stock thickness and print quality; professional grading by graded or graded recommended; graded population reports show low high-grade supply.[1]