(LOT 1438)
1950 Bowman #11 Phil Rizzuto PSA 8.5 NM-MT+
This outstanding PSA 8.5 NM-MT 1954 Bowman #11 Phil Rizzuto marvel has only been joined by six other examples and bested by a mere six specimens on the PSA "Pop" Chart! Rizzuto's inaugural MLB season was 1941, with the slick-fielding Hall of Famer eventually winning the shortstop job and ably assisting the Yankees winning their 9th world championship. Along with Derek Jeter, legendary shortstop Phil "The Scooter" Rizzuto remains one of the two greatest shortstops in New York Yankee history, with both of these Bronx legends residing as the only Yankee shortstops enshrined in Cooperstown, New York. Rizzuto's uncanny fielding ability places him as one of baseball's finest all-time shortstops, and ironically, he claimed his only A.L. MVP award in 1950, the same year this esteemed offering was issued by Bowman. Rizzuto was one of the main Yankee cogs leading them to five consecutive championships from 1949-1953. Likewise depicting championship caliber is this spectacular gem that reveals "The Scooter" in his Yankees gray road flannels as he leaps for the oncoming baseball. Highlights include vibrant hues, snow white borders and near-perfect 50/50 centering. Additional superlatives are pinpoint corners, a clean verso and immaculate surfaces, with the pack-fresh attributes and stunning eye appeal arguably justifying a "9 MINT" assessment!

MIN BID $500