1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie PSA VG-EX+ 4.5

Sold For:

$10,800

Year:

1951

Auction:

2023 Spring

Lot #:

1048

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Graded VG-EX+ 4.5 by PSA. Extremely desirable rookie card of legendary Hall of Famer Willie Mays, one of the most important of all 1950s bubble-gum 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 (#253-324). This example has bold colors, a crisp image, light corner wear, and centering toward the bottom left. Clean, boldly printed reverse. Please note there is a print line running through the brim of Mays' cap. The 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie has always been a card-collecting icon, especially among postwar cards. This is a solid example of this classic in an extremely desirable grade, offering an outstanding value compared to higher-graded examples. Opening Bid $2,500.