Overview
- The collection is on public display at the King Street Warehouse across from Oracle Park, with final viewing Saturday from 8–10 a.m. PT before the live sale begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Online pre-bidding remains open until Friday at 7 p.m. PT, with in-person and online bidding resuming Saturday and an online-only offering of additional items on Sunday.
- Hunt Auctions is presenting the sale, which features Mays’ 1954 World Series ring, both NL MVP trophies, multiple Gold Gloves, his Hall of Fame ring, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a 1977 Stutz Blackhawk car.
- All proceeds will go to the Say Hey! Foundation, which funds programs for underprivileged youth, fulfilling Mays’ stated intent to turn his memorabilia into support for children.
- Mays’ son, Michael, has raised concerns about certain items; organizers say some pieces not explicitly designated by Willie have been withdrawn, and several bidders have indicated plans to loan won items for public display.