Strong eye appeal is a hallmark of this Willie Mays rookie card graded EX 5 by PSA. Centering keeps the card from achieving a higher assessment as the corners and surface are strong. The Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays rookie cards are the key cards in the colorful 1951 Bowman issue each card iconic in its own way. Mays would go on to clout 660 home runs over the course of his career arguably becoming the best to ever play the game. Certainly if he had played in the highlight reel era of today his legend would be even greater; fans who grew up watching Ken Griffey Jr. play would gain an even greater appreciation of true greatness on the field had they the opportunity to see the "Say Hey Kid" play every day. Population Data PSA Population: 1234 total graded 210 at this level 409 higherSGC Population: 303 total graded 40 at this level 80 higher