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2011 Bowman Sterling Rookie Autographs Gold Refractors #19 Mike Trout 22/50 BVG 9.5 GEM MINT AUTO GRADE 10
CATCH THIS TROUT!!!... Few can debate the fact that Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Mike Trout is that once-in-a-generation type player with skills that far exceed the everyday average Major Leaguer. His three American League MVP awards tie him with the likes of Jimmie Foxx, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and his former teammate Albert Pujols with the second most in MLB history. Only Barry Bonds has more with an astounding seven MVP nods. Babe Ruth (1) and Lou Gehrig (2) own three between them if that helps emphasize the significance of his membership in this elite group of ten. But how many of them have six top-five finishes and four runner-up nods? And Trout, still only 30, has many more years of play ahead of him. Trout has just been stellar throughout his career when not battling injury. So, it is fair to say that Trout is yet another generational player like Cobb, Ruth, DiMaggio, Williams or Mantle.

Offered here is a 2011 Bowman Sterling Rookie Autographs #19 Mike Trout Gold Refractor graded 9.5 GEM MINT by BGS with a GEM MINT 10 autograph grade. Hard to imagine a finer looking rookie card than this one of Angels' center fielder in his draft year. This astounding Rookie of one of the game's future Hall of Famers is boldly signed at center in blue Sharpie. Presenting the three-time MVP under a fly ball as he readies for a howitzer cut-down at the plate, this initial offering of Mike Trout is encapsulated by Beckett Grading Service as a BGS 9.5 GEM MINT with a Beckett Autograph of "10" strength. Subgrades include: Centering – 9.5; Edges – 9.5; Corners – 9.5; and Surface – 9. According to the Beckett Pop Report, only a single example is graded higher. Based on the recent uptick in modern cards, especially those featuring Trout, we can only imagine the value of this modern-day marvel as few examples of this caliber has EVER come to auction. This is a gem to add to your Mike Trout collection or autograph collection as it is sure to elevate the current status of even the most discriminant of gatherings!

MIN BID $5,000
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