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1951 Parkhurst #4 Maurice Richard Rookie Card (PSA NM/MT 8)
This outstanding 1951 Parkhurst #4 Maurice Richard rookie card has been graded an astonishing PSA NM/NT 8, and of the 430+ PSA encapsulated copies, has only been bested by a mere eight examples! As long as hockey will be played, the immortal "Rocket" Richard will forever stand as one of the greatest hockey players to ever grace the ice. The first hockey player to score 50 goals in a season and 500 goals in a career, Richard was worshiped by a myriad of die-hard Canadian fans, and upon his retirement, was the NHL's all-time leading scorer.

No wonder a seemingly infinite number of hockey enthusiasts seek the "Rocket's" revered rookie card, with this magnificent offering providing all of the "pack-fresh" qualities consistent with the hallowed grade. An extremely well-centered image portrays this hockey icon in a classic pose as the left-handed superstar dons his renowned Montreal Canadians red/blue hued uniform. Both sides reveal no glaring flaws, with the super clean surfaces and four pinpoint corners additional attributes supporting the well-merited technical assessment. One of the most significant hockey rookie cards extant, it joins forces with the Howe, Orr and Gretzky inaugural cards as one of the pinnacle ice hockey collectibles, meriting immense hobby accolades via its iconic standing!

MIN BID $3,500
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