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Willie Mays Collection Opens for Public Viewing Near Oracle Park Ahead of Charity Auction

Proceeds will support the Say Hey! Foundation at Mays' direction.

Overview

  • Daily previews run near Oracle Park through Saturday morning, with viewing open until 7 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 8–10 a.m. Saturday.
  • The live auction begins at 10:30 a.m. PT Saturday at the King Street Warehouse, 128 King St., with Hunt Auctions overseeing in-person and online bidding.
  • Online pre-bidding is underway at huntauctions.com and closes at 7 p.m. PT Friday before bidding resumes at the start of the live sale.
  • Marquee lots include Mays’ two NL MVP awards, his 1954 World Series ring, multiple Gold Gloves, his Hall of Fame induction ring, his 1954 NL batting champion silver bat, his 1962 All-Star uniform, and his Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • The sale also features personal items such as Mays’ custom 1977 Stutz Blackhawk, and foundation chair Jeff Bleich has emphasized Mays’ wish to make the auction help children.