Willie Mays' personal collection going to auction in September

Willie Mays' personal collection will be auctioned by Hunt Auctions on September 27-28 in San Francisco, featuring significant memorabilia from the baseball icon. Highlights include Mays' Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded by President Obama, a 1954 World Series ring, and his 1962 Giants uniform, which is photo-matched to the MLB All-Star Game. Proceeds from the auction will support the Say Hey! Foundation, which Mays founded to assist youth with education and health services. Hunt Auctions’ president, David Hunt, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to represent Mays' important collection.

Jeff Bleich, chair of the Say Hey! Foundation, noted Mays' commitment to helping children as a key aspect of his legacy. The auction represents a chance for fans to own a piece of baseball history while contributing to a charitable cause. The collection will first be displayed publicly at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. Mays' impact on the sport and his philanthropic efforts continue to resonate through this auction.