Lot # 10: 1963 Topps #540 Roberto Clemente (PSA Gem Mint 10) - “1 of 2; Highest Graded”!

Category: 1960-1969

Starting Bid: $10,000.00

Bids: 28 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring Fever Auction 2018",
which ran from 4/28/2018 12:00 PM to
5/19/2018 7:00 PM




(LOT 10)
1963 Topps #540 Roberto Clemente (PSA Gem Mint 10) - "1 of 2; Highest Graded"!

It is virtually inconceivable that of the 2,200+ PSA encapsulated 1963 Topps Clemente's, only 2 examples have managed to achieve the hallowed Gem Mint 10 assessment! With that in mind, we cannot imagine a more fitting tribute to the iconic Hall of Fame right fielder's legacy than to now offer one of those two Gem Mint 10 specimens. The Hispanic baseball community will forever worship Roberto Clemente at a synonymous level that African Americans worshiped the immortal Jackie Robinson. In fact, both their iconic legacies extend far past their racial heritage since both players were, simply stated, two of the greatest performers Major League baseball has ever witnessed.

Clemente's accomplishments are seemingly endless, including a .317 lifetime batting average, 3,000 career hits, the 1966 regular season MVP award, four batting titles, 12 consecutive gold glove awards, and if that isn't enough, in 1971 he won the World Series MVP when he virtually single handedly dominated the Baltimore Orioles in both the batter's box and right field. Yet, as is the case with the immortal Lou Gehrig, he will best be remembered for his tragic death when, after the 1972 season, his plane crashed carrying supplies to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

The near-impossible "10" grade is justified by Clemente's "spine-tingling" near-perfectly centered image, pristine colored hues including a sensational powder blue lower border, blinding white borders, razor sharp corner tips and flawless surfaces. Atypical for any 1963 card is the lack of any lower border etching/chipping that is the standard stigma for any 1963 Topps baseball subject. If you are seeking cardboard perfection for one of baseball's greatest players to ever grace a diamond, then this unfathomable 1963 Topps Clemente keepsake is the one for you; serving as the perfect testament for this immortal Cooperstown hero!

MIN BID $10,000
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