Willie Mays Personally Owned AA Credit Card Ex. Mays Estate / Hunt Auctions

Title:
1996 American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum “Million Miler” Membership Card Issued to Willie Mays – From the Willie Mays Personal Collection (With COA)

Description:
Offered here is an original 1996 American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum membership card issued to Mr. Willie H. Mays, bearing the embossed name and frequent flyer number NNY1068. The card is marked “Million Miles” in the lower right corner, designating Mays’s elite status as a Million Miler, awarded to those who surpassed one million miles flown with the airline. The card is silver-gray in color, with the American Airlines and AAdvantage Platinum logos printed on the front and the word “Platinum” repeated across the background. The back includes customer service contact information and a magnetic stripe. The expiration date is listed as 02/96. The card is in excellent condition with only minor handling wear.

Historical Context:
Willie Mays (1931–2024), one of the most celebrated athletes of the 20th century, spent decades traveling as a professional baseball player, public figure, and ambassador of the game. This 1996 AAdvantage Platinum card highlights the extent of his travels, recognizing him as a Million Miler—a rare designation typically granted to only the most frequent and loyal travelers. Mays’s elite travel status reflects both his active post-playing career and the esteem in which he was held by corporate partners like American Airlines. It’s a testament to his continued influence long after his final at-bat.

Authentication:
Includes a copy of the Certificate of Provenance from the Willie Mays Collection, issued by Hunt Auctions.

• Certificate confirms this card originated directly from the personal collection of Willie Mays.

• Included as part of a group of American Airlines travel documents and memorabilia.

• COA copy features a facsimile signature of Willie Mays and Hunt Auctions’ official seal.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This authentic 1996 AAdvantage Platinum card connects collectors with the personal travels of a sports legend. As a Million Miler recognized by American Airlines, Willie Mays’s life of movement—from cross-country games to public appearances—comes to life in this sleek and symbolic card. For fans of baseball history, airline memorabilia, or iconic Americana, this is a rare and meaningful keepsake.

Shipping Notice:
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