On Display: 1970 Topps Willie Mays PSA 10 GEM MINT
Issued: 1970 by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Card Number: #600
Population: 5 in PSA 10 | None Higher
Career Highlights: 660 HR | 3,283 Hits | Hall of Fame Inductee, 1979
“They throw the ball, I hit it. They hit the ball, I catch it.” – Willie Mays
Following an injury-shortened 1969 season, Willie Mays—already a legend—proved his resilience in 1970 by putting together another standout campaign: 28 home runs, 83 RBIs, and a .291 batting average, along with a stellar .506 slugging percentage. This season served as a testament to the enduring greatness of the man known as the “Say Hey Kid.”
On display is one of the rarest and finest-preserved cards ever produced of Mays: the 1970 Topps #600, graded PSA 10 GEM MINT, a status achieved by only five known copies out of over 3,500 graded examples. This card represents the pinnacle of cardboard perfection, showcasing an iconic batting pose, captured in striking color and clarity, with razor-sharp corners, rich gloss, and virtually flawless surfaces.
The centering is near-spotless—an uncommon trait for this notoriously off-center 1970 Topps set—making this card a true statistical and visual outlier in the collecting world. It appears as if it were pulled from a fresh wax pack just moments ago.
More than just a card, this artifact honors the career of one of baseball’s most complete and electrifying players. Over his 22-year Hall of Fame career, Mays amassed:
Willie Mays was the ultimate five-tool player—power, speed, fielding, arm, and contact—and his legendary over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series remains one of the most iconic moments in baseball history.
Collectors and fans alike recognize that high-grade Mays cards are among the most coveted in the hobby. This PSA 10 example stands at the summit—museum-worthy, historically significant, and undeniably beautiful.