Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays game-used bats highlight Huggins & Scott Spring Auction

In 1941, Joe DiMaggio won his second AL MVP thanks, in part, to his historic 56-game hitting streak and a league-leading 125 RBI along with 30 home runs and a .357 average.

Just as DiMaggio, a three-time MVP, was wrapping up his Hall of Fame career, another legendary center fielder came along as Willie Mays made his MLB debut.

Mays played in the major leagues for 23 seasons and was good right up until his last few years. For instance, at age 37, Mays batted .289 with 23 home runs, 79 RBI and 12 stolen bases to make his 19^th All-Star Game.

Huggins & Scott’s Spring Auction, which runs through May 29, includes game-used bats from DiMaggio and Mays. The DiMaggio bat was used by the Yankee Clipper in 1941-42, which would put it right at the center of his record 56-game hitting streak.

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The Mays bat was used during the 1968 season with San Francisco. Mays was traded to the Mets in 1972.

The auction also features several items from former major leaguer Mike Cubbage, an eight-year veteran who played for more than a dozen seasons as a coach and manager. Included are his World Series rings from the 1986 New York Mets and 2019 Washington Nationals, as well as his 2008 American League Championship ring from the Tampa Bay Rays.

“We’re pleased to present a tremendous assortment of cards as well as some incredibly unique memorabilia items within this event,” Huggins & Scott Vice President & Director of Consignments Ron Oser said.

Additional highlights include:

• 1910 Christy Mathewson Won In The Ninth signed presentation hardcover first edition (JSA)

• 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle High Number (PSA GOOD 2)

• 1934-1936 R327 Diamond Stars #77 Charlie Gehringer (original card artwork)

• Signed Circa 1950 Jackie Robinson original Barney Stein news photograph (PSA/DNA Type 1, used for Robinson's 1950 Bowman card).

• 1930 Mexico 50 Pesos gold coin

• 1952 Bowman #218 Willie Mays signed card (PSA/DNA Authentic, Auto 8)

• 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays (PSA 6)

• 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson High Number (PSA 6)

• 1994 Upper Deck Mickey Mantle/Ken Griffey Jr. dual autograph (PSA Authentic, Auto 7)

• 1933 Sport Kings #38 Bobby Jones (PSA 5)

• 1996-1997 Topps Chrome Basketball factory sealed box (Kobe Bryant Rookie season)