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T206 Chief Bender "Pitching/No Trees in Back" – Sweet Caporal 350 Subjects/Factory 30 (PSA NM/MT 8) - "1 of 3" Sweet Caporals; NO Sweet Caps Graded Higher
Presented here is one of the popular T206 Hall of Fame subjects, the immortal Charles Albert "Chief" Bender's "Pitching/No Trees in Background" subject residing in a brilliant PSA 8 holder. One of only three Swet caporal examples at this level, not a single Sweet Cap specimen has been graded higher! Author of over 200 victories and four single-season E.R.A.'s less than 2.00, Bender was called upon "time after time" by Connie Mack to deliver a crucial World Series win. Overall, Bender did not disappoint his immortal manager, winning 6 World Series games in assisting the A's in winning three World Championships.

True to form, this stellar tobacco offering likewise portrays championship caliber via its breathtaking qualities. The Bender pitching pose emanates near-perfect resolution while set against a seemingly flawless baby blue setting, with the fine centering only reflecting a hint of favoritism towards the right edge. Overall, the aforementioned brilliant image, razor-sharp perimeter, snow white borders, square corners, no obtrusive surface flaws and vividly registered Sweet Caporal 350 Subjects verso all combine to more than support the high technical assessment that has not been bested by a single PSA Sweet cap example!

MIN BID $2,500