(LOT 779)
1909-11 T206 Christy Mathewson White Cap Piedmont 150/25 PSA 6.5 EX-MT+ - POP 2 Piedmont Cigarettes!
CLASSIC CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN!!! This outstanding PSA 6.5 NM-MT+ T206 Christy Mathewson White Cap Piedmont 150 subject resides as one of the hobby cornerstones, one of only two PSA Piedmonts at this lofty plateau and bested by a mere four Piedmonts. The exalted Matty hands-at-chest Carl Horner image truly stands as one of our National Pastime's most defining illustrations. It personifies turn of the century baseball with the immortal illustration revealing Matty as the lord of all pitchers. Issued in 1909, that campaign would see Mathewson post the lowest ERA of his illustrious career, with Christy's microscopic 1.14 figure being one of baseball's greatest pitching achievements. The iconic hands-at-chest pose has defiantly withstood the test of time, with the powder blue/green background and classic Matty pitching pose emanating aesthetics consistent with most pack-fresh examples. Appearing as if he is about to unleash another unhittable fadeaway, the vivid resolution, bright white borders, fine centering, and relatively clean surfaces all combine to justify the assessment. One of our National Pastime's greatest all-time pitchers, this world-class memento turns back the clock to an era when the Christian Gentleman proudly stood tall as the king of the hill!

MIN BID $2,000
_