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T206 Christy Mathewson "Dark Cap" – Piedmont 350 Subjects (PSA 7 NM) - "1 of 1 PSA Listed Piedmonts"; Only 3 PSA Piedmonts Graded Higher!
This outstanding PSA 7 T206 Mathewson "Dark Cap" Piedmont 350 gem that has only been joined by 2 other listed Piedmont Cigarette examples on the PSA "Pop" Chart with a meager 3 Piedmont Cigarette specimens 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 grace a 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 crystal clear and vibrant illustration reminding us that Mathewson was the lord of all dead-ball era hurlers.

Fine centering only exhibits a trace of favoritism towards the right edge, with the right-angled corners and relatively clean surfaces all justifying the near mint assessment. One of the most formidable "Black Cap" Mathewson subjects you will ever come across, it is clearly synonymous with Matty's elite pitching prowess!

MIN BID $2,000

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