(LOT 778)
1909-11 T206 Christy Mathewson Portrait Piedmont 150/25 PSA 6 EX-MT
BIG SIX PORTRAIT!!! When the ATC issued their iconic T206 Monster Set in 1909, it came as little surprise that they would distribute three separate Christy Mathewson cards, with his highly coveted Portrait Piedmont 150 subject presented here in a brilliant PSA 6 holder. Bested by a meager seven PSA Piedmonts, it boasts the legendary Carl Horner portrait pose of the great Big Six, originally taken in the early 20th century. When the discussion of baseball's greatest pitcher surfaces, Christy Mathewson's hallowed name immediately arises, based on his incomparable 373 lifetime victories, 2.13 lifetime ERA, and four 30-win seasons. Yet, his greatest achievement may be his three World Series shutouts against Connie Mack's 1905 AL Champion Athletics, prompting the HOF manager to eloquently state: "Christy Mathewson was the greatest pitcher who ever lived. It was wonderful to watch him pitch when he wasn't pitching against you." Christy's unparalleled reverence is well projected via the classic Horner pose, with his facial hues as vibrant as its original distribution date some 115 years ago. Crystal-clear clarity, sparkling yellow/orange hues, blinding white borders, clean surfaces, and a resounding pack-fresh aura complete this awe-inspiring Matty heirloom!

MIN BID $2,000
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