(LOT 1668)
1960 Topps #316 Willie McCovey Rookie PSA 8 NM-MT
GIANTS GIANT!!! One of the most intimidating power hitters of his era, McCovey was called "the scariest hitter in baseball" by pitcher Bob Gibson. McCovey bashed 521 home runs, 231 of which he hit in Candlestick Park, the most hit there by any player. He still holds the record for longest home run in Candlestick history from Sept. 16, 1966. A member of the 500-Home Run club. This lot features a youthful Willie McCovey on his 1960 Topps Rookie card in a strong PSA 8 grade. Not many of the more than 4,200 graded examples top this gem. STRETCH for this one!
MIN BID $1,250