(LOT 1493)
1957 Topps #77 Bill Russell Rookie PSA 5 EX
RUSSELL ROOKIE!!! One of the hobby's most coveted rookie cards is the 1957 Topps #77 Bill Russell subject, presented here in a superb PSA 5 EX. Bill Russell's resume includes 11 NBA championships, two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956 with the San Francisco Dons, an Olympic Gold Medal as he led the 1956 U.S. basketball team to an 89-55 clinching win over the Soviet Union in Melbourne, Australia. Russell claimed five NBA MVP awards and played in 12 All-Star games. Save for Montreal Canadiens great Henri Richard (who also claimed 11 professional championships), no North American athlete has ever enjoyed Bill Russell's unparalleled level of winning success including Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gretzky, Brady or even Michael Jordan. Regarding this awe-inspiring marvel, the classic Russell pose donning his home white #6 Celtic jersey has defied time by retaining a majority of its original surface attributes, including fine clarity and a host of sparkling hues. Off-centered left to right and top to bottom. This PSA 5 EX marvel clearly emulates Russell with its winning attributes, and is truly destined to be awarded a final resting place in any esteemed basketball or rookie card collection!

MIN BID $1,500
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