2020 Holiday Auction Closing December 12-13
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2020
Encapsulated and graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS, with signature graded "10" by Beckett. This unique collectible – celebrating the athlete who's arguably the greatest Pittsburgh Steeler of all time – highlights the future Hall of Famer in a prized Rookie Card appearance. The Steelers' superstar quarterback and two-time Super Bowl Champion has placed a bold, blue ink signature (adding his jersey number, "7") on the obverse of this premium collectible. The cardfront presentation also incorporates an event-worn patch relic featuring the NFL "Shield" logo. The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 10, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.5. A statement on the card's back attests to the authenticity of the signature and the genuineness of the patch component, and serves as Upper Deck’s COA. The singular, limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "1/1." Presented here is a special collectible that's not only "Big Ben’s" best card, it's the biggest modern-day Pittsburgh Steeler card in existence. The one-of-a-kind tribute piece rivals the SPA Shield ("1/1") card of Aaron Rodgers, which fetched nearly $230,000 in Goldin Auctions' October 2020 sale. Apparently never-touched Gem Mint condition.