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1957 Topps #76 Roberto Clemente PSA 9 MINT - Only One PSA Example Graded Higher!
PACK-FRESH CLEMENTE!!! Fresh off the heels of Roberto Clemente's inaugural .300+ batting average (.311), in 1957 the Topps Chewing Gum Co. would issue a spectacular portrait image of the Steel City's budding superstar. One of the finest preserved examples, this PSA 9 MINT 1957 Topps #76 offering has only been bested by a single PSA specimen, with a fractional 0.7% of the approximate 6,200+ encapsulated copies boasting the 9 assessment! Revealing virtually impossible to find near-perfect centering and no tilt, the imposing Clemente portrait pose captures the immortal Cooperstown inductee showcasing a candid smile for the camera, with the dazzling white borders, blistering sharp corner tips and pack-fresh surfaces all combining to substantiate the hallowed assessment. Of course, Clemente would move on to post 12 more .300+ campaigns that would see this captivating icon seize three NL batting titles, a 1966 MVP, and two world championships. For all of the incomparable technical qualities this truly remarkable keepsake offers, we once again point to the unfathomable and near-perfect placement of the iconic Clemente portrait pose, with the majority of any 1957 Topps subjects subjected to skewed images and unsightly tilts.

MIN BID $3,500
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