Willie Mays bobblehead

Date1999 May 09

DescriptionWillie Mays bobblehead wearing a black San Francisco Giants cap and a black , orange, and white Giants uniform, number 24, with a signature and "The Chronicle" on the back above the number. His right hand is on a bat. The front of the base has "San Francisco."

Bio/Historical NoteSan Francisco Giants stadium giveaway from May 9, 1999. Considered the bobblehead that started the practice of giving out bobbleheads.

Object numberB-2018-0030-647

Subject Mays, Willie, 1931-

Subject San Francisco Giants (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationscollectibles

Dimensions3.25 x 7.25 x 3 in.

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