(LOT 1194)
1958 Topps #5 Willie Mays PSA 8 NM-MT
LAST NY SEASON!!! In 1957, Willie Mays finished fourth in NL MVP voting behind the ultimate winner Hank Aaron despite surpassing The Hammer with a league-leading 38 triples, a .333 batting average, a .407 on-base percentage and a .422 slugging percentage. Aaron led in runs, HRs and RBIs. But Willie would win a second NL MVP award in 1965. In his final season playing in New York's Polo Grounds, Willie would capture his first of 12 straight Gold Gloves in 1957 after posting a .980 fielding percentage with 14 assists. Offered here is a 1958 Topps #5 Willie Mays holdered 8 NM-MT by PSA. The vivid portrait pose, fine image positioning, clean surfaces, square corners, and brilliant baby-blue background all combine to substantiate the resounding grade!

MIN BID $2,000
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