Lot # 958: 1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie PSA EX+ 5.5

Graded EX+ 5.5 by PSA. Extremely desirable rookie card of legendary New York Giants 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 attractive example features beautiful colors, impressive registration, and strong corners with light touches of wear. The reverse is crisp and clean. The 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie has always been a card-collecting icon, especially among postwar cards. This is a superb example of this classic in an extremely desirable grade, offering an outstanding value compared to higher-graded examples.