Appraisal: 1951 Willie Mays Millers Jersey

Willie Mays' south Minneapolis neighborhood — for just two months in 1951

Appraisal: 1951 Willie Mays Millers Jersey

Willie Mays – Society for American Baseball Research

1951 Willie Mays Minneapolis Millers Jersey, Antiques Roadshow

Appraisal: 1951 Willie Mays Millers Jersey

1951 & 1952 Willie Mays & Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards, Antiques Roadshow

History:  As the Double-A affiliate for the New York Giants, the ‘51 Millers began the season with a star young centerfielder named Willie Mays (#8). In only 35 games, Mays became so popular in Minneapolis that when the Giants called him up to the Major Leagues, the club took out ads in the local Minneapolis newspaper apologizing to local fans for taking away their young phenom, who would go on to win the 1951 National League Rookie of the Year.

Ebbets Field Flannels Minneapolis Millers 1951 Road Jersey

Willie Mays – Society for American Baseball Research

Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend: Hirsch, James S.: 9781416547907: : Books