WILLIE MAYS TO APPEAR IN LAST AUTOGRAPH SHOW UNTIL BARRY BONDS HITS 660 HOME RUNS!

Willie Mays scheduled to appear in last autograph show until Barry Bonds hits 660 home runs. He will appear January 18, 2003 at the Corona Clubhouse in Corona, CA sponsored by ALLAuthentic.com.

Contact: Kelly Johns 909-750-1099 x911 or kelly@allauthentic.com

CORONA, CA -- They called him the Say Hey Kid" when he was in his prime, but now many people regard him as probably the best all around baseball player in the history of the game. Willie Mays will appear on January 18, 2003 at the Corona Clubhouse in Corona, CA from 2PM-4PM to sign autographs.

In 10 years or less, a Willie Mays autographed bat or jersey could be worth well over $2000 because of Willies current age and the impact he has made on professional sports," said Kelly Johns, CEO of ALLAuthentic.com Sports Memorabilia and Equipment.

In 20 or 30 years, it will be like having a piece of authentic memorabilia from Babe Ruth. Willie is very reluctant to sign items these days and he is hesitant about doing too many shows, this only increases the value of Mays memorabilia because it makes his autograph harder to get"

Mays, born in Alabama in 1931, began his professional career at the age of 16. While still in high school, he played with the Birmingham Black Barons in the segregated Negro Southern League. The New York Giants signed him the day he graduated high school and he quickly advanced through the teams minor league system.

At the age of 20, in 1951, he played his first major league baseball game. His incredible skills and winning personality made him a crowd favorite from his earliest days. Those fans stuck with Mays throughout his career as a New York Giant and a San Francisco Giant. He finished his career back in New York, playing 2 seasons with the New York Mets before retiring in 1973.

Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," played with enthusiasm and exuberance while excelling in all phases of the game - hitting for average and power, fielding, throwing and baserunning. His staggering career statistics include 3,283 hits and 660 home runs. The Giants' superstar earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1951 and two MVP awards. He accumulated 12 Gold Gloves, played in a record-tying 24 All-Star Games and participated in four World Series. His catch of Vic Wertz' drive in the 1954 Series remains one of Baseball's most memorable moments. His career 660 home runs puts him third on the all time home run leader list only behind Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth.

As if Mays popularity needed a boost, hes also the godfather of Barry Bonds, the single season home run champion who is currently on the hunt for Willies 660 home run record.

"This will be Willies last public appearance until Barry hits 660 home runs, then they will both do show together," said Steve Hoskins who manages Mays and Bonds.

This means that Willie Mays items will dry up for a while until Bonds hits Mays career mark, which could be this year or even next season.

It is vital that people who want Mays autograph on January 18 pre order tickets to ensure they have a spot. Mays will only be signing a limited amount of items at the show as he will be flying in and out very quickly. Tickets can be pre ordered by calling ALLAuthentic.com at 909-750-1099 or by going to their web site at www.allauthentic.com

Mays is very strict on the number of bats and jerseys he signs and is limiting us on these items", Johns said.

ALLAuthentic.com hosted Mays last year at the Orange County Marketplace and sold out all available autographs.

Whenever people hear that Mays is coming, they come from everywhere. We already have people flying in from New Jersey, Denver, Las Vegas, and other locations to have Mays sign their items," said Kelly Johns.

The Corona Clubhouse is located at 325 S Main St, Corona CA 92882 and specializes in rare autographed collectibles and trading cards. They offer a full line of authentic autographed memorabilia as well as custom framing, display cases, and other sports related items. You can get directions to the Corona Clubhouse by going to www.allauthentic.com or you can call the store at 909-279-0500.

The Corona Clubhouse and ALLAuthentic.com will also be hosting the greatest wide receiver to ever play in the NFL, Jerry Rice, in mid February.