1962 Topps #300 Willie Mays PSA MINT 9

1962 Topps #300 Willie Mays – PSA 9 - A Pop 9 Masterpiece Featuring One of Baseball’s Greatest All-Around Talents

By 1962, Willie Mays was already more than just a star—he was a towering symbol of five-tool excellence and one of the most complete players the game had ever seen. That year, he crushed 49 home runs, stole 18 bases, and drove in 141 runs, leading the San Francisco Giants to the World Series and continuing to dazzle both offensively and defensively. He was entering the prime of a career that would eventually see 660 home runs, 12 Gold Gloves, 24 All-Star selections, and a legacy cemented as one of the top three players to ever set foot on a diamond.

The 1962 Topps set is one of the most condition-sensitive and visually distinct of the era, featuring simulated wood-grain borders that are highly prone to chipping and wear. Mays’ #300 card sits as a cornerstone issue in this challenging set—his steely gaze and classic batting stance framed against the iconic wood border creates one of his most recognizable and beloved Topps cards. In this PSA 9 example, the card is exceptional: razor-sharp edges, crisp imagery, and superb centering elevate this copy to elite territory. With a population of just 9 and only 1 card ever graded higher, this piece resides firmly in the top tier of high-grade Mays cards from his playing days.

For advanced collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike, this is a blue-chip rarity—a high-grade representation of a generational icon housed within one of Topps’ most unique sets. The combination of low population, brilliant preservation, and the legend of Willie Mays makes this a museum-caliber addition to any serious Hall of Fame collection.