(LOT 708)
1948 Bowman #1 Ernie Calverley PSA 8 NM-MT
No one would argue how excruciatingly tough it is to obtain a high-grade PSA 8 subject from any set, let alone one that is closing in on its 70th birthday. Such is the case for this PSA 8 Ernie Calverley 1948 Bowman offering that has only been bested by 5 meager examples. While Calverley's pro career only lasted several seasons, he will always be remembered for his prolific offensive game at the University of Rhode Island whereby he led the nation in scoring.

Synonymous with the New York Giant's Bobby Thompson, he became world renowned for his "shot heard around the world", when the guard sank a 62-foot shot to tie Bowling Green and force overtime in a critical 1946 NIT game. Rhode Island went on to win that game, eventually succumbing in the NIT final against Kentucky. This card's aesthetics mirror his championship-like college ways via a brilliant robust hued background and brilliant surfaces. Synonymous with Calverley's world-class collegiate career, this card is a winner in every conceivable way!

MIN BID $200