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Highest Graded 1970 Topps #350 Signed Roberto Clemente – PSA 6 EX-MT Card Grade/PSA 8 NM-MT AUTO GRADE – "POP 1"; Highest Graded Example!
Synonymous with Roberto Clemente's elite on the field skill sets is this miraculous PSA 6 EX-MT 1970 Topps #350 Clemente subject that has been boldly signed by the legendary Pittsburgh Pirates right-fielder. One of only seven autographed examples listed on the PSA population report, the PSA 6 EX-MT grade stands alone as the SOLE and HIGHEST assessment, with this "POP 1" cardboard gem also portraying an outstanding PSA 8 NM-MT blue pen autograph grade! Of utmost significance is the overall scarcity of any of the signed 1970 Topps Clementes, with the seven scripted specimens representing a fractional 0.15% of the 4,700+ un-signed specimens handled by the prestigious PSA card graders. The 1970 campaign would see the immortal Roberto Clemente continue his dominance of NL pitchers, with his staggering .352 batting average and impressive .963 OPS residing near the top of the charts.

Although he would be plagued by nagging injuries, he would still accumulate over 400 official at-bats and claim his 10th consecutive Gold-Glove Award. As a definitive testament for his continued excellence, Topps chose checklist number #350 for Clemente's 1970 subject, and it is that card we now offer with the highest graded PSA 6 assessment as well as a super eye pleasing PSA 8 "Roberto Clemente" blue ink signature. The neatly scripted autograph has been affixed across Roberto's Pirates jersey in elaborate fashion, and many enthusiasts would agree this script could have easily achieved a 9 MINT grade. The card itself reveals splendid eye pleasing attributes consistent with the superior PSA grade including an imposing Clemente batting pose and relatively clean surfaces. Preventing a higher assessment is even corner wear and an area of surface snow along the upper right border. A bona fide unique for the grade offering, it proudly sits atop the PSA Pop chart as the finest of its kind!

MIN BID $2,000
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