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Maury Wills is presented in Helmar’s T4 series with Los Angeles in a compact right-handed batting stance, his feet set comfortably apart as he holds the bat high and slightly forward over his shoulder. The cream Dodgers uniform, vivid blue cap and undersleeve, blue stockings, and red number 30 create a strong Los Angeles identity, while the narrow stance and closely gathered hands suggest quickness rather than raw power. Wills’s head is turned sharply toward the pitcher, and the entire pose has the controlled, alert quality of a hitter prepared to put the ball in play and immediately use his speed.

The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. The painting is especially effective in the way the bat and arms create a compact framework around Wills’s upper body. The long bat rises almost vertically, while the bent forearms form a tighter set of diagonals beneath it, keeping the viewer’s attention concentrated around his hands and face. Valiukavich uses cooler blue accents in the cap, sleeve, stockings, and uniform piping to organize the figure, then softens the distant trees, houses, and field structures into broad, atmospheric washes. The pale uniform is modeled with transparent cream, ochre, and gray-green shadows that remain light enough to preserve the airy quality of the medium. The result is a restrained composition that visually reinforces Wills’s game: compact, efficient, and built around quickness rather than bulk.

Maurice Morning “Maury” Wills became one of the most influential baserunners of the 1960s and played a major role in restoring the stolen base as an important offensive weapon in the National League. After a long apprenticeship in the minor leagues, he reached Los Angeles in 1959 and quickly became the Dodgers’ regular shortstop and leadoff man. Wills’s extraordinary speed, daring on the bases, and ability to pressure defenses changed the rhythm of games and made him one of the most distinctive players of his era.

Wills won the 1962 National League Most Valuable Player Award after stealing a then-major-league-record 104 bases, becoming the first player in the modern era to surpass 100 steals in a season. He led the National League in stolen bases six consecutive times from 1960 through 1965, won two Gold Glove Awards at shortstop, and was selected to five All-Star Games. Wills also helped Los Angeles win World Series championships in 1959, 1963, and 1965, giving him a central place on the Dodgers clubs that established the franchise as a dominant force after its move west.

Numbered #67, the Wills card presents one of the defining speed players of the 1960s in a quiet pre-swing pose that reflects the compact efficiency of his game. The raised bat, bright blue Los Angeles accents, red number 30, and softly painted landscape give card #67 a clean and balanced visual character within the T4 series. Wills’s 1962 MVP Award, 104-stolen-base season, six consecutive stolen-base titles, two Gold Gloves, and three World Series championships make him one of the most historically significant Los Angeles subjects in the issue.

Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.

• Description: Batting stance, bat up
• Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
• Population (# Sold): 15
• First Date Sold: 2023-02-22
• Latest Date Sold: 2026-06-16
• Card Status: Active
• # Sold in past year: 4
• Highest Auction: $ 51.00
• Average Auction Result: $ 17.61

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