(LOT 775)
1958 Topps #1 Ted Williams PSA 9 MINT – Highest Graded PSA Example!
How ironic it truly is to proudly offer this "rare for the grade" PSA 9 MINT 1958 Topps #1 Ted Williams marvel that along with a meager nine other examples stands tall as the finest of its kind! The aforementioned irony is that the "Splendid Splinter" arguably resides as our National Pastime's greatest all-time hitter, with this PSA "best of the rest" marvel sufficing as the perfect testament for his unparalleled batting prowess. Ted Williams heroic stints in World War II and the Korean War as well as his previously mentioned status as baseball's "greatest batsman" has earned him iconic stature second to none. This Boston Red Sox legend, via his myriad of world-class hitting achievements and fighter pilot war accomplishments, captivated a country and stands as the true embodiment of an American hero. It is no coincidence that "Teddy Ballgame" even managed to hit a home run in the last swing of his illustrious career; poetic justice at its best for baseball's premier hitter. The aforementioned accolades certainly attest to Ted's legacy, and it is this reason why a myriad of high-end vintage card collectors seek to attain his most valuable artifacts. Miraculous to say the least, it is also no secret that finding a #1 subject issued some 64 years ago is an excruciating task, with a set's first card typically placed on top of the stack in checklist number order, making it susceptible to severe surface damage.

This breathtaking keepsake somehow provides the technical attributes consistent with a card just pulled from a 1958 wax pack, meriting the highest hobby accolades versus its inferior peers. Ted's classic portrait pose with his legendary bat draped over his left shoulder portrays magnificent contrast, resolution and ultra-rich hues, with the radiant yellow background ably assisting in providing a 3D effect. Fine centering between four blinding white borders, immaculate surfaces, and pinpoint corner tips all complete this extraordinary offering that has defiantly withstood the test of time. A heart-stopping example, it literally defies logic to think that a number one subject could possibly retain all of its original factory issued attributes, with this pack-fresh memento's awe-inspiring aesthetics relentlessly standing the test of time. On a pure hitting basis, Williams is generally accepted as baseball's all-time finest, and we cannot imagine a card better emulating his remarkable legacy than this highest graded example that merits a final resting place in any esteemed PSA Registered compilation!

MIN BID $12,500
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