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T206 Christy Mathewson "White Cap" – Piedmont 150 Subjects (PSA 6)
This magnificent PSA 6 T206 Mathewson "White Cap" Piedmont Cap gem that has only been joined by nine other examples at this hallowed plateau with only 6 PSA Listed Piedmonts graded higher! When the name Christy Mathewson comes up for conversation, similar to the renowned former "E.F. Hutton" commercial, people stop and listen! Mathewson's iconic status in baseball history cannot be overemphasized, with Christy unquestionably regarded as one of the greatest pitchers to ever toe a Major League pitching rubber. "Big Six" tallied an amazing 373 lifetime victories, 2.13 lifetime E.R.A., and accumulated four 30- win seasons.

Even more impressive were his 3 World Series shutouts against Connie Mack's 1905 A.L. champion Athletics, a record that may never be equaled and prompting iconic manager Connie Mack to state: "Mathewson is the greatest pitcher I ever saw. It was a pleasure to watch him pitch when he wasn't pitching against you"! Matty's distinguished "hands at chest" image is one of the most recognized illustrations in the hobby, with this well-centered pose reminding us that Mathewson was the lord of all dead-ball era hurlers. Likewise, this card stands as one of the more formidable "White Cap" subjects extant; tantamount with Mathewson's superior pitching prowess

MIN BID $750
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