1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie PSA VG+ 3.5

Sold For:

$7,200

Year:

1951

Auction:

2025 Spring

Lot #:

1149

Category:

Postwar Baseball Cards (1948-present)

Graded VG+ 3.5 by PSA. Very attractive mid-grade rookie card example of legendary New York Giants Hall of Famer Willie Mays, one of the most important of all 1950s 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). The card has bold colors, outstanding image clarity, and even corner wear. Boldly printed reverse. The 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie has always been a card-collecting icon, especially among postwar cards. This is a strong mid-grade example of the 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie.