Hey guys, Matt here with Graded Card Investor and today I’m listing of the top 20 highest-selling and recently sold Willie Mays baseball cards. Now, for the most part these cards are all graded by PSA and are in either NM-MT 8 or Mint 9 condition.
This list goes in order from the year and not the value so pay attention to the sales prices and PSA population (supply). Make sure to check back for updates and comment at the bottom what Brooks Robinson baseball card you think should be on the list.
Without any further ado, let’s jump into this list!
1973 Topps Willie Mays #305
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,550
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Market Analysis: 1973 Topps Willie Mays Card #305
Supply: PSA has graded 4,110 of the 1973 Topps Willie Mays cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 152 mint 9, 845 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $426
🔥 The Best 1973 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1972 Topps Willie Mays #49
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $1,231
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Willie Mays Card #49
Supply: PSA has graded 6,742 of the 1972 Topps Willie Mays cards with 26 grading gem mint 10, 261 mint 9, 1,391 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $322
🔥 The Best 1972 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1971 Topps Willie Mays #600
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,802
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Willie Mays Card #600
Supply: PSA has graded 3,243 of the 1971 Topps Willie Mays cards with none grading gem mint 10, 12 mint 9, 303 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $478
🔥 The Best 1971 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1970 Topps Willie Mays #600
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2022
- Sale Price: $5,250
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Willie Mays Card #600
Supply: PSA has graded 3,585 of the 1970 Topps Willie Mays cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 90 mint 9, 725 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in December 2023 for $418
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1969 Topps Willie Mays #190
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $5,040
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Market Analysis: 1969 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #190
Supply: PSA has graded 4,206 of the 1969 Topps Willie Mays cards with 6 grading gem mint 10, 87 grading mint 9, 492 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
- Mint 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
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1968 Topps Willie Mays #50
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: April 2023
- Sale Price: $3,360
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Market Analysis: 1968 Topps Willie Mays Card #50
Supply: PSA has graded 4,685 of the 1968 Topps Willie Mays cards with 13 grading gem mint 10, 111 mint 9, 522 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by PWCC Auctions in April 2023 for $3,360
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $910
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1967 Topps Willie Mays #200
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $5,160
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Market Analysis: 1967 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #200
Supply: PSA has graded 5,147 of the 1967 Topps Willie Mays cards with none grading gem mint 10, 118 mint 9, 730 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by Heritage Auctions in May 2023 for $5,160
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $835
🔥 The Best 1967 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1966 Topps Willie Mays #1
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $44,400
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Market Analysis: 1966 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #1
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,667 of the 1966 Topps Willie Mays cards with none grading gem mint 10, 26 mint 9, 239 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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🔥 The Best 1966 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1965 Topps Willie Mays #250
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions.
- Sale Date: April 2023
- Sale Price: $4,560
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Market Analysis: 1965 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #250
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,397 of the 1965 Topps Willie Mays cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 71 mint 9, 524 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $1,052
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1964 Topps Willie Mays #150
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: May 2022
- Sale Price: $10,615
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Market Analysis: 1964 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #150
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,161 of the 1964 Topps Willie Mays cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 71 mint 9, 423 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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1963 Topps Willie Mays #300
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2021
- Sale Price: $9,250
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Market Analysis: 1963 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #300
Supply: PSA has graded 3,331 of the 1963 Topps Willie Mays cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 38 mint 9, 339 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by PWCC Auctions in February 2021 for $9,250
- PSA 8 Value:
🔥 The Best 1963 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1963 Topps Willie Mays #300
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2021
- Sale Price: $9,250
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Market Analysis: 1963 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #300
Supply: PSA has graded 3,331 of the 1963 Topps Willie Mays cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 38 mint 9, 339 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by PWCC Auctions in February 2021 for $9,250
- PSA 8 Value:
🔥 The Best 1963 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1962 Topps Willie Mays #300
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $9,900
Market Analysis: 1962 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #300
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,795 of the 1962 Topps Willie Mays cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 9 mint 9 and the remaining NM-MT 8 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold by Memory Lane, Inc. in September 2023 for $2,510
Overview: Willie Mays’ 1962 Topps card, highlighting his home run success, is a key investment for collectors. Mays’ career stats include a .302 batting average, 3,293 hits, and 660 home runs, ranking him 6th all-time. This card’s value is enhanced by its PWCC-S (Superior—Top 5%) Eye Appeal designation for its centering, color, surfaces, and corners.
🔥 The Best 1962 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1961 Topps Willie Mays #150
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $1,134
Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #150
- Supply: PSA has graded 6,324 of the 1961 Topps Willie Mays cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 38 mint 9 and the remaining NM-MT 8 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold by Memory Lane, Inc. in September 2023 for $302
Overview: The 1961 Topps Willie Mays card is simpler and more affordable compared to other Mays cards. It’s readily available but lacks visual appeal. Most cards graded by PSA are at an EX 6, indicating the set is challenging to find in mint condition.
🔥 The Best 1961 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1960 Topps Willie Mays #200
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $2,282
Market Analysis: 1960 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #200
- Supply: PSA has graded 6,506 of the 1960 Topps Willie Mays cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 27 mint 9 and the remaining NM-MT 8 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1960 Topps set features an iconic design with two types of photos: a black and white image on the edge and a color photo in the center. A distinctive aspect of this set is the alternating colors on the letters, a unique design choice introduced by Topps in 1960 that is used again in other sets.
🔥 The Best 1960 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1959 Topps Willie Mays #50
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2023
- Sale Price: $2,100
Market Analysis: 1959 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #50
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,931 of the 1959 Topps Willie Mays cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 46 mint 9 and the remaining NM-MT 8 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: While the ’59 Topps Willie Mays baseball cards are not rare, finding examples with vibrant photos, sharp corners, and good centering is indeed rare. High-end collectors pay top-dollar for near-mint-to-mint condition examples.
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1958 Topps Willie Mays #5
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: April 2022
- Sale Price: $11,100
Market Analysis: 1958 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #5
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,756 of the 1958 Topps Willie Mays cards with 5 grading mint 9, 122 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1958 Topps Willie Mays card is condition-sensitive and hard to find in PSA 8 grade, rarely appearing on the market. With only 122 copies graded at this level, the supply falls far short of meeting the demand.
🔥 The Best 1958 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1957 Topps Willie Mays #10
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $6,600
Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #10
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,652 of the 1957 Topps Willie Mays cards with 27 grading mint 9, 288 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1957 Topps set marks the first year Topps used real player photographs instead of painted images. This focus on photography over extra details distinguishes the set from other 1950s collections, giving it a unique appeal.
🔥 The Best 1957 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1956 Topps Willie Mays #130
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: August 2023
- Sale Price: $7,200
Market Analysis: 1956 Topps Willie Mays Card #130
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,964 of the 1956 Topps Willie Mays Gray Back cards with 33 grading mint 9, 317 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1956 Topps cards are celebrated for their standout designs from the 1950s. Each card presents a player portrait alongside an action shot, with Willie Mays depicted sliding into what looks like second base.
The back of the card highlights Mays’ achievements, including being the 1954 MVP and leading the league in slugging and home runs in 1955.
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1955 Bowman Willie Mays #184
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $6,848
Market Analysis: 1955 Bowman Willie Mays Card #184
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,866 of the 1955 Bowman Willie Mays cards with 5 grading mint 9, 63 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1955 Bowman card features Willie Mays’ last appearance in a Bowman set, striking a classic hands-on-knees pose with a youthful smile. This PSA 8 graded card is exceptional, surpassed by only eight others. The 1955 Bowman series is known for condition-sensitive wood-grain borders, making such high-grade cards rare.
1955 Topps Willie Mays #194
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $9,116
Market Analysis: 1955 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #194
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,424 of the 1955 Topps Willie Mays cards with 13 grading mint 9, 135 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by Memory Lane, Inc. in September for $9,116
- PSA 7 Value:
🔥 The Best 1955 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1954 Bowman Willie Mays #89
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $4,500
Market Analysis: 1954 Bowman Willie Mays Card #89
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,012 of the 1954 Bowman Willie Mays cards with 19 grading mint 9, 98 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by Heritage Auctions in August for $63,000
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by Goldin Auctions in July 2023 for $4,500
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1954 Bowman card comes from Willie Mays’ most remarkable season, highlighted by “The Catch” in the 1954 World Series – the most famous defensive play in baseball history.
1954 Topps Willie Mays #90
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $11,982
Market Analysis: 1954 Topps Willie Mays card #90
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,445 of the 1954 Topps Willie Mays cards with 13 grading mint 9, 127 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by Memory Lane, Inc. in May 2023 for $71,668
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1954 Topps set is notable for being home to the iconic rookie cards of Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline. Though Mickey Mantle is missing due to a Bowman contract, the set features Hall of Famers like Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, Ted Williams, and Jackie Robinson.
🔥 The Best 1954 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1953 Topps Willie Mays #244
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: September 2022
- Sale Price: $194,578
Market Analysis: 1953 Topps Willie Mays Card #244
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,523 of the 1953 Topps Willie Mays cards with one grading gem mint 10, one mint 9, forty-six NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by Memory Lane, Inc in September 2022 for $194,578
- PSA 6 Value:
- PSA 6 sold by Memory Lane, Inc. in September 2023 for $6,848
- PSA 5 Value:
- PSA 5 sold on eBay in September 2023 for $4,932
Overview: The ’53 Topps Willie Mays card is his third most significant, after the ’51 Bowman and ’52 Topps. It’s a high-number card rarely found in PSA 8 condition, with just one or two appearing in the market annually.
These high-grade, scarce Mays cards are sought after by high-end investors and are still undervalued compared to Mantle’s rare cards. Low graded examples frequent the market more and should be considered when investing in Willie Mays cards.
🔥 The Best 1953 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1952 Bowman Willie Mays #218
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $33,585
Market Analysis: 1952 Bowman Willie Mays Card #218
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,985 of the 1952 Bowman Willie Mays cards with six grading mint 9, seventy NM-MT 8, and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold by Goldin Auctions in July 2023 for $7,800
- PSA 6 Value:
- PSA 6 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $3,350
Overview: The 1952 Bowman Willie Mays card, representing his second year, offers a more budget-friendly option for investors compared to his rookie card. Its rarity is highlighted by the fact that less than 2,000 of these cards are listed in PSA’s population report, making them scarcer than cards from his later years.
🔥 The Best 1952 Bowman Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1952 Topps Willie Mays #261
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Goldin Auctions
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $170,266
Market Analysis: 1952 Topps Willie Mays Card #261
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,911 of the 1952 Topps Willie Mays cards with one grading gem mint 10, nine mint 9, sixty NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 5 Value:
- PSA 5 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $11,411
Overview: The 1952 Topps baseball card set is renowned as the most iconic in the industry due to it being the first Topps set and the hand-painted pictures of the players. With fewer than 3,000 copies graded by PSA, consider acquiring a lower-graded PSA 2 or PSA 3 card as a more affordable investment.
🔥 The Best 1952 Topps Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
1951 Bowman Willie Mays Rookie Card #305
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $252,000
Market Analysis: 1951 Bowman Willie Mays Rookie Card #305
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,273 of the 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card with eight grading mint 9, seventy-eight NM-MT 8, and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
Overview: The 1951 Bowman Gum baseball card set includes the highly sought-after rookie cards of Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle. A PSA 8 graded card sold for $252,000 in November 2023, and a PSA 7 for $50K in the same month.
🔥 The Best 1951 Bowman Baseball Cards – Highest Selling Prices
Conclusion
There you have it, the highest selling Willie Mays baseball cards including his 1951 Bowman rookie card. Make sure to check back for updates and let me know in the comments at the bottom which card you think should be on the list. Thanks for stopping by and happy collecting!
From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
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