PSA 9
Willie Mays
Bowman
Baseball ·
Willie Mays
1951 Bowman
est. Market Value · PSA 9
$275,000
▲ +6.2% (30d)
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The 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card (#305) is one of the most iconic and sought-after cards in the hobby, representing the Hall of Famer's first widely recognized mainstream issue in the Bowman set. In PSA 9 Mint condition, this card is extraordinarily rare given its age and the difficulty of centering and surface preservation over seven decades.
The Card Official's ruling
Hold or buy if acquired below market — the 1951 Bowman Mays PSA 9 is a blue-chip collectible tied to one of baseball's greatest legends, and population-constrained high-grade examples historically appreciate strongly over time.
Price snapshot · PSA 9
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$275,000
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$18,000
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15.3x
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1428%
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2
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May 2026
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