The 1954 Topps Willie Mays card marks his triumphant return after military service and stands as one of the hobby’s most iconic post-war issues. Featuring a bold yellow background, dual-image design, and Mays’ trademark smile, it captures the start of his Hall of Fame prime. This particular example presents high-end for the grade, with EX/MT to NM corners and a clean surface—color and focus are spot-on. There is some very slight black print in the yellow background, but it’s subtle and barely noticeable on casual inspection.