June Premium Card and Memorabilia auction ending June 26-27
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2021
This lot closes on June 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.
Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in a Rookie Card appearance. Among more than 430 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, just five examples have been placed at a higher, unqualified tier. Presented is a very scarce debut card of the youthful paragon. To complement a new "Win-A-Card" trading card board game, Milton Bradley contracted with Topps to print special versions of a number of that company's 1968 baseball cards (as well as selections from Topps' Hot Rods and 1967 Football issues). The Milton Bradley baseball cards can be distinguished from their regular-issue 1968 Topps counterparts by yellow-ink reverse printing that is lighter and brighter than the dark yellow/gold ink seen in the "standard" gum cards. Typically, the seldom-seen "Win-A-Card" items – through their service as well-handled playing pieces – are subject to considerable wear. The offered card's corners, however, are virtually impeccable, and its inking is superior in every respect. One of the most elusive Ryan rookies in the hobby, in impressive Near Mint to Mint condition.