1968 Willie Mays Topps Contract - Signed by Mays and Sy Berger

Sold For:

$720

Year:

1966

Auction:

2017 Spring

Lot #:

1649

Category:

Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos

1968 Topps extension agreement signed by both Willie Mays and Topps executive Sy Berger, “The Father of the Bubble-Gum Card.” The one-page agreement, dated 6/16/68 and typed on Topps letterhead, extends Mays’ current baseball-card contract with the company for another two seasons. Signed by “Willie Mays” and “Sy Berger” in blue ink, with both signatures grading “10.” The agreement (8.5 x 11 inches) displays two horizontal folds, a few small edge tears, a staple hole, and a paperclip impression at the top. In Very Good to Excellent condition overall. Full LOA from PSA/DNA and auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. Pre certified by Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication.

Reserve $300 Estimate (open)