The “chase” card phenomenon – through which special and valuable cards are seeded within packs under specified ratios – have brought extraordinary creativity to the hobby, and they’ve helped to capture the fascination of a new, young generation of collectors. The cards are extremely restricted in quantity (which ensures exclusivity) and some – like the offered showpiece – are incredibly desirable, limited edition collectibles. Presented is a fabulous piece, Topps' 2008 "Triple Threads - Double Combo" Relic Cuts" card featuring bat or jersey relics attributed to six legendary Hall of Famers. The elite piece is serial-numbered "03" in an edition of just thirty-six examples. To accommodate its sextet of relics (all bats except as noted), the card is fashioned in a fold-over arrangement providing two attached, 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” surfaces that close to standard-card size. Opening the piece reveals the six separate pieces, integrated into the card, which are accompanied by images of the respective athletes. The leftward half of the assembly features Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, and the right presents Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams (uniform swatch) and Mickey Mantle. The outside surfaces exhibit portrait photos of the athletes on one side, with Topps' congratulatory message and declaration of authenticity on the other. Legitimately rare, by design, this much-coveted piece stands as a superlative "chase" card, in a pack-fresh state of preservation. Goldin Auctions will be donating 5% of the winning bid price of this lot and all lots in this auction to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum.

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