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1954 Topps #94 Ernie Banks Rookie PSA 8 NM-MT
BANKS ROOKIE!!! Banks' popularity has never waned with collectors or with Cubs fans. His 1954 Topps issue is on the want list of most serious collectors, and it's not too often that a PSA 8 NM-MT specimen comes up for auction. Well, if you've been holding out for an exceptionally high-grade example, then your wait is finally over. This gorgeous card has been graded PSA 8 NM-MT and is one to own in today's market. Banks had a six-year stretch in the early years of his career that was on par with Mays and Aaron. He was a Gold Glove winner at short and an 11-time All-Star who also became the first and only shortstop to win the MVP award in back-to-back seasons. But as he himself said regarding winning awards, "Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics". It's no wonder "Mr. Cub" is still so heavily admired and avidly collected to this day. Men like him are, and will always be, few and far between. Own this Rookie of Ernie Banks from 1954!

MIN BID $7,500