First New Willie Mays Autographs Coming in 2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball

Published Originally by The Cardboard Connection on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011.

The 2012 Topps Tribute Baseball sell sheet and promotional images already let the word out, but Topps has formally announced they've come to an agreement with all-time great, Willie Mays.

Under the multi-year agreement, Mays' autograph and memorabilia will be used in Topps products. The first Mays signature cards under the deal will be in 2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball, which releases in February. He will also have autographs in other early-season releases such as 2012 Topps Tribute and 2012 Gypsy Queen Baseball.

Outside of cut signature cards, autographed Mays cards were last seen in 2008 with Donruss.