Period-Signed 1952 Berk Ross Willie Mays PSA EX-MT 6, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - Pop One, None Higher - From The Golden Age Collection....

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Period-Signed 1952 Berk Ross Willie Mays PSA EX-MT 6, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - Pop One, None Higher - From The Golden Age Collection. The celebrated "Say Hey Kid," New York Giants Hall of Famer Willie Mays, was a human highlight reel every time he played. The owner of 660 home runs and 12 Gold Gloves, Mays could hit for power and field better than most. His career spanned 23 seasons in the big leagues and he was twice named MVP of the National League (1954 and '65). His lifetime batting average of .301 with 3,293 hits to his name solidified Willie's place in history.

Offered is a 1952 Berk Ross card that shows Mays positioned inside the dugout wearing a concerned look on his face. This mid-grade example of the Mays card is found with good color and decent centering, but what sets it apart is Willie's coveted signature on the front. Mays signed it boldly in blue ink. Graded PSA EX-MT 6 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 9. According to the PSA Pop Report, this is the only autographed card graded EXCELLENT-MINT with none rated higher.

More Information: The Golden Age Collection
Heritage Auctions is honored to introduce to the sports collectibles marketplace one of the finest collections of vintage signed sports cards ever assembled. This remarkable collection was meticulously cultivated by a single passionate visionary over many decades, with nearly every piece bearing a signature that matches the vintage of its medium. At the core of the collection is a breathtaking run of signed cards spanning several years from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, widely regarded as the golden age of post-war sports cards. It includes complete or near-complete signed sets from many of the most coveted baseball issues of the period, including 1948-55 Bowman and 1952–1955 Topps runs. Also included are 1948 Bowman Basketball and seldom seen autographed football sets, such as 1948-55 Bowman, 1948 Leaf, and 1950s Topps sets. Each set is a masterclass in curation. In addition to iconic stars and Hall of Famers, there are countless cards bearing period signatures that are incredibly tough to find, either due to the short lives of the players or the relative obscurity of their careers. For set collectors and autograph purists alike, this grouping represents an unfathomable opportunity.

The collection's strength lies in its harmony of condition, completeness, and character, which is an homage to the pure intentions of its creator. With impeccable provenance and a once-in-a-generation level of aesthetic quality, this collection is a celebration of the intersection of sport, history and the spirit of collecting, offering pieces that transcend the hobby and enter the realm of legacy.


Guide Value or Estimate: $15,000 - up.

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