Watching this video (again?) after the passing of the late great Willie Mays. Thank you Mike for helping instill a love and appreciation for the game and it's great ones. RIP Willie Mays 2024
Mike - thanks so much for the video. For someone who is new to collecting vintage, this information is so valuable. Agree on the 1966 Topps great card. Enjoy watching your YT content keep up the great work.
Outstanding Mike! My favorite player. Crazy your only a couple cards away from completing the run. I have the cards your missing. I’m missing his late 60’s and early 70’s cards. Congrats to your wife in retirement.
That is cool. I have a large Say Hey Kid collection also and its funny I just put it in a new case today and did the same thing spreading on a table. Awesome!!
Excellent showcase of the Say Hey Kid! I only have 10 Willie Mays playing days regular issue cards; but ironically I have the '52T and '52B as part of that 10. I'm jealous though- you've got his RC AND his Perez Steele auto! Thanks for sharing some awesome cards brother.
@@BaseballCollector it’d be SUPER impressive to do so just with a few collections here on youtube! I was just thinking about how funny it is that certain cards come to different people in deals first, etc. Part of what makes it interesting!
Great showcase Mike. I was fortunate enough to see him play. One of the top five players all time, absolutely. Hope you and your family had a really nice Thanksgiving.
Amazing showcase Mike! Just a little more impressive than mine. 😂😂 Don’t forget he’s in at least one league leader card in 1964. And I’m surprised you don’t have a 64 Topps Giants card of his. Always loved that set but have yet to pick up any.
Nice showcase Mike, Mays certainly is a top 5 all time player. I rank him #1 personally. I do have a 52’ topps in a psa 1. My Mays run still needs the rookie to be complete but I do have the 52’ topps (psa1) 52’ bowman (raw vg/mk) and a 53’ topps in fair condition. Happy thanksgiving mike
Willie Mays was one of my favorite players besides Pete Rose growing up . they played the game like it was suppose to be played . now you know why they won all of those consecutive All-Star games together . Loved the collection Mike ! Thx for sharing ....
You have got such an amazing collection of cards !! Not just these, but all the other ones you have shown us too. This Mays collection is just stunning !! You have inspired me to do the same with with my fav player Miguel Cabrera. I cannot get them all graded of course lol but I would love to start with his rookie yr and move up from there. It will take me a looooong time but it will be worth it in the end. Thanks for sharing all of these with us. That is an impressive collection !!
Absolutely love the Mays collection. Mays and Griffey are my main two players I'm working up a collection on. I am working on a 50s Mays collection, with an exception of his rookie card and 1952 and 1953 cards. I do, however, own his Exhibit rookie, which works fine for me. I have it in a PSA 5.5 and bought it for just under 60.00.
Wow what a collection, great job. I'm working on an eye appeal run, will place in sgc holders. Hope these will age like fine wine for every] true collector Also , topps will need to explain why they used the same image multiple times, I'm guessing a way not to pay him.
Love the showcase Mike. You have a beautiful collection of Mays cards. My favorite Mays card is his 53 Topps. I don’t have that one either. I like 65 Topps 2nd best. A top 5 all time player for sure.
Nice Willie Mays run! Love the 67 Fence Busters, crazy how McCovey looks huge standing next to Mays. The 58’s are beautiful with the blue background. Looks like one you’re missing is the 61 Most Valuable Player card? It has a similar blue background as the 58’s.
Very nice collection. I’ve bought so many cards over the last few years I keep telling myself to lay off buying for awhile/ being much more selective. I do a good amount of impulse bidding/buying . Lol. When I go back through my cards and look at what I have there’s always some I forgot I bought. So it’s like a surprise every time lol.
Can someone explain why the '52 Topps Mantel is considered a RC but the '52 Topps Mays is not considered a RC? They both have cards in the '51 Bowman set.
Absolutely fantastic collection. I have a similar one, but with Mantle. Q: What slab sleeves do you use? They look much nicer/better, thicker quality then the ones I have been using for my slabs. Thank you for sharing. I love seeing other collectors player PC's.
I guess I get confused when you say playing days autograph. Just because he signed a 1966 Topps cards doesn't mean it was signed in his playing days. Was probably a $40 convention auto.
Nice! I have a “big Willie” coming in……. Willie autos are easily forged and non authentic stuff is cheap. He and Aaron were neck and neck signing for sports card companies until mays stopped in 2013/14 ish. He hasn’t done any more and I suspect mays certified card autos will be 2x Aaron, and spike tremendously when he passes. Mark my words
Watching this video (again?) after the passing of the late great Willie Mays. Thank you Mike for helping instill a love and appreciation for the game and it's great ones. RIP Willie Mays 2024
Glorious.... that is the word for this. I have always been intrigued by that 61 Mays....thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Matt.
Mike - thanks so much for the video. For someone who is new to collecting vintage, this information is so valuable. Agree on the 1966 Topps great card. Enjoy watching your YT content keep up the great work.
Greatest all-around player I ever saw! He could do it all better than anyone else in my lifetime, and I am now 78 yrs old.
I wish I could have seen him play.
Great video. Beautiful Willie Mays collection Mike. Perfect follow up video to your previous one. Be well.
Thank you kindly
Love a good showcase! So many big Willies. 😆
Good one Josh!! LOL
Great May's collection! He does have a 1967 Topps checklist card as well.
Thanks for the info
Cool Mays collection Mike, Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Your player showcases are one of my favorite things you post. Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection with us
My pleasure!
Nice Willie showcase. Fantastic cards have keep the fun alive as you revisit the collection.
That's the plan!
Incredible showcase Mike! Enjoyed watching.
Thanks Scott!! Going back in time a little I see. LOL
Great Great video! Thanks for sharing your PC. I do have a Mays autograph in my 69T set.
Outstanding Mike! My favorite player. Crazy your only a couple cards away from completing the run. I have the cards your missing. I’m missing his late 60’s and early 70’s cards. Congrats to your wife in retirement.
So together we would have all the cards!! LOL
That is cool. I have a large Say Hey Kid collection also and its funny I just put it in a new case today and did the same thing spreading on a table. Awesome!!
Great minds think alike.
Enjoy the Saturday showcase. Just happened to pick up a 60 Mays All Star card yesterday. Good timing. Now I’ll be looking for more of these.
That is a great one Bill
Love the showcases. Keep’em coming 👍
Thanks! Will do!
Great cards !! Love your video !!
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Excellent showcase of the Say Hey Kid!
I only have 10 Willie Mays playing days regular issue cards; but ironically I have the '52T and '52B as part of that 10. I'm jealous though- you've got his RC AND his Perez Steele auto!
Thanks for sharing some awesome cards brother.
It would be funny to mish mash a bunch of collections together and make the ultimate collection.
@@BaseballCollector it’d be SUPER impressive to do so just with a few collections here on youtube!
I was just thinking about how funny it is that certain cards come to different people in deals first, etc. Part of what makes it interesting!
Amazing Mays run. Something I'm also working on myself, just wish I had started sooner.
I think every vintage collector would go back in a time machine and buy like crazy. LOL
Great showcase Mike. I was fortunate enough to see him play. One of the top five players all time, absolutely. Hope you and your family had a really nice Thanksgiving.
Amazing showcase Mike! Just a little more impressive than mine. 😂😂 Don’t forget he’s in at least one league leader card in 1964. And I’m surprised you don’t have a 64 Topps Giants card of his. Always loved that set but have yet to pick up any.
I have a bunch of Leaders cards with Mays. Just chose not to show them.
@@BaseballCollector I figured you probably did. 😊
Nice showcase Mike, Mays certainly is a top 5 all time player. I rank him #1 personally. I do have a 52’ topps in a psa 1. My Mays run still needs the rookie to be complete but I do have the 52’ topps (psa1) 52’ bowman (raw vg/mk) and a 53’ topps in fair condition. Happy thanksgiving mike
Willie Mays was one of my favorite players besides Pete Rose growing up . they played the game like it was suppose to be played . now you know why they won all of those consecutive All-Star games together . Loved the collection Mike ! Thx for sharing ....
Totally agree Rick. Both were greats of all time.
Awesome run!! I’m working on my Mays collection currently/actively. I kind of stopped buying anyone else. You’re missing his 63 Fleer base card too!
I definitely want to get the 63 Fleer card at some point.
@@BaseballCollector I just picked up a 63 Fleer in PSA 8. I’d love to find it in a PSA 9, but no luck just yet.
Enjoy these videos - great content!!
Very nice mike. Great 51 rookie
Thanks 👍
cool collection mike!
Thanks Clay
When I met Willie many years ago, I got him to sign a 1959 baseball thrills card. Perfect signature, great catch.
That is awesome Jack
Nice collection.
Thank you
You have got such an amazing collection of cards !! Not just these, but all the other ones you have shown us too. This Mays collection is just stunning !! You have inspired me to do the same with with my fav player Miguel Cabrera. I cannot get them all graded of course lol but I would love to start with his rookie yr and move up from there. It will take me a looooong time but it will be worth it in the end. Thanks for sharing all of these with us. That is an impressive collection !!
Usually the most fun projects take a long time to complete. Just adds to the joy once you finish it.
Oh shit, I see you got it.
Well done
1953 Topps Willie Mays just found in Oklahoma City
I have one now, but thanks.
Absolutely love the Mays collection. Mays and Griffey are my main two players I'm working up a collection on. I am working on a 50s Mays collection, with an exception of his rookie card and 1952 and 1953 cards. I do, however, own his Exhibit rookie, which works fine for me. I have it in a PSA 5.5 and bought it for just under 60.00.
I enjoyed your willies. Lol. Nice showcase
Glad you liked my large willies Adam. Lol
That’s awesome
Wow what a collection, great job.
I'm working on an eye appeal run, will place in sgc holders.
Hope these will age like fine wine for every] true collector
Also , topps will need to explain why they used the same image multiple times,
I'm guessing a way not to pay him.
Best of luck!
Love the showcase Mike. You have a beautiful collection of Mays cards. My favorite Mays card is his 53 Topps. I don’t have that one either. I like 65 Topps 2nd best. A top 5 all time player for sure.
Nice Willie Mays run! Love the 67 Fence Busters, crazy how McCovey looks huge standing next to Mays. The 58’s are beautiful with the blue background. Looks like one you’re missing is the 61 Most Valuable Player card? It has a similar blue background as the 58’s.
Great showcase! I kick myself all the time for not buying the 52' topps mays when you could get a nice card for 500 oh well live and learn
You and me both!
Showcases are some of my favorite content. Love seeing cards I’ll never get lol. Keep em coming till you can buy
Awesome showcase!
Thanks Bobby
Won't go after Berk Ross? Cards look awesome Mike
I think he was the best to ever lace them up
Many people agree with you Cesar.
I just finished my base set!
Nope. Still need that one.
No 1963 fleer?
That’s impressive
Thanks.
Very nice collection. I’ve bought so many cards over the last few years I keep telling myself to lay off buying for awhile/ being much more selective. I do a good amount of impulse bidding/buying . Lol. When I go back through my cards and look at what I have there’s always some I forgot I bought. So it’s like a surprise every time lol.
Beautiful! No keep collecting:(
Can someone explain why the '52 Topps Mantel is considered a RC but the '52 Topps Mays is not considered a RC? They both have cards in the '51 Bowman set.
Only people who don’t know any better consider the 52 Topps Mantle’s rookie
Absolutely fantastic collection. I have a similar one, but with Mantle. Q: What slab sleeves do you use? They look much nicer/better, thicker quality then the ones I have been using for my slabs. Thank you for sharing. I love seeing other collectors player PC's.
I use Superior Fit Sleeves.
Fantastic cards Mike! Mays is the greatest all around player of all time in my humble opinion.
No doubt!
Nice! Too bad he wasn’t in 53 Bowman, eh?
That would have been an epic card no doubt!!
I guess I get confused when you say playing days autograph. Just because he signed a 1966 Topps cards doesn't mean it was signed in his playing days. Was probably a $40 convention auto.
I simply mean it is an autograph on a playing days card. Not a reference as to when it was signed.
You are missing one. 1961 #482. I have two, if you want to discuss one of them.
Is it graded?
@@BaseballCollector Nope, I sent you an email, assuming it is the one here on TH-cam.
I have the you missing
Wanna add one?
Which one were you thinking?
Nice! I have a “big Willie” coming in…….
Willie autos are easily forged and non authentic stuff is cheap. He and Aaron were neck and neck signing for sports card companies until mays stopped in 2013/14 ish. He hasn’t done any more and I suspect mays certified card autos will be 2x Aaron, and spike tremendously when he passes. Mark my words