1959 was the Giants second season in SF and last one playing in the SF Seals stadium before moving to Candlestick. HoFer, Willie Mays batted .313 with 34 home runs and 104 RBI in 151 games, leading the league in stolen bases (27) for the fourth year in a row. This is a Hillerich & Bradsby model W173 Willie Mays pro model bat, measuring 35” x 32.4oz. Evidence of heavy use with a handle crack that has been secured. Many ball and stitch impressions visible on all sides of the barrel. Clear marks can be seen on all sides of the barrel and handle. The handle has been scored to enhance the grip and there is a light coat of pine tar on the handle. Model number (W173) is stamped into the knob. Mays has signed the barrel in black marker, in our opinion rating a strong 9. Accompanied by a full PSA LOA, grading the bat GU 8.5. Also accompanied by a full JSA LOA.