2020 Holiday Auction Closing December 12-13
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2020
Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in his Rookie Card appearance. Among nearly 1,100 examples recorded in PSA's census reporting, just fourteen copies have achieved a higher, unqualified tier. Presented is a superlative Ted Williams debut-year commemorative. This collectible reminds the observer of the satisfaction to be found in capturing a top-quality relic of a great player's past, before he became a national treasure and sports icon. Other memorabilia pieces are available to recall Ted's rookie year, but no other baseball cards picture Ted in 1939. In the realm of card collecting, this one is it! Gum, Incorporated has given the hobby this lucid black-and-white recreation of Williams' sweet swing. We're also treated to a clear view of his famous number "9," and even a glimpse of the centennial arm patch on his left sleeve. Ted Williams, a classic pose, a celebration of 100 years of baseball and a rookie bio cardback – here's a card that has it all, and every feature is presented at a miraculous level of condition. This item puts forth a clean, pack-fresh appearance. Its front and back surfaces are free of the print lines which are so common in this issue. The image is well-focused and displays amazing contrast. Immaculate white borders on every side are stunning in their brilliance, and are capped at each end by almost faultless corners. This magnificent Ted Williams rookie card will easily and immediately become the centerpiece of any collection into which it is introduced. Glorious Near Mint to Mint condition.