Willie Mays Tribute Cup – Gifted to Tony Gwynn

A collectible 7-Eleven cup featuring Willie Mays, inscribed to Tony Gwynn possibly by former MLB star Joe Pepitone—linking three legends through one unique keepsake.

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Description

Estate-collected cup showcasing a portrait of Willie Mays, with a handwritten message: “To T. Gwynn Thanks Joe P.” While the inscription is informal, the likely signer is Joe Pepitone—a colorful MLB personality who played during Mays’ era and later became known for his presence at memorabilia events and old-timers’ games. This friendly dedication suggests admiration between two generations of greats. Gwynn, like Mays, belonged to the 3,000 Hit Club—though their paths to greatness were distinct: Mays hit for power and flash, while Gwynn was the master craftsman at the plate. This cup offers a rare intersection of eras, honoring Mays while personally connecting to Gwynn, and possibly signed by another baseball figure who appreciated them both.


Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5"

All dimensions are approximate.


Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the award’s authenticity as a career artifact. This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the Tony Gwynn Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.

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Last Sale Price
$60