1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie BVG EX-MT 6

Sold For:

$21,000

Year:

1951

Auction:

2022 Spring

Lot #:

1060

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Graded EX-MT 6 by BVG. Very attractive high-grade example of one of card collecting's greatest classics and Willie Mays' first and true rookie card. The 1951 Bowman of Willie Mays has long been firmly established as one of the most famous and desirable of all baseball cards. In addition to being one of the two key cards of the 1951 Bowman set, Mays is part of the scarce high-number series of the set (#253-324). The card exhibits bright colors, a crisp image, outstanding centering, and honest corner wear. The boldly printed reverse displays a few spots of light wax staining. An outstanding opportunity to acquire a beautiful example of Willie Mays' rookie card. Reserve $1,000.