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1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams PSA 8 NM-MT – Only 3 PSA Examples Graded Higher!
SCARCE TEDDY BALLGAME!!! Highly coveted, the obscure 1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams subject was prematurely withdrawn from the set due to contractual issues. Replaced with Jim Piersall, the #66 Ted Williams is highly pursued by elite enthusiasts and, along with Ted's Wilson Franks card, is the most valuable 1950s Williams cardboard keepsake. Presented here is a breathtaking 1954 Bowman Williams in a PSA 8 holder, currently bested by only three examples! Most historians agree that Ted Williams truly stands as baseball's premier all-time hitter. The Splendid Splinter not only handled the bat better than anyone who ever stepped into a batter's box but also served two stints as a fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, shooting down an incredible 16 enemy aircraft.

It was, therefore, both his iconic baseball stature and wartime heroism that led to him being the true embodiment of a national hero. His half-body pose is a strong testament to the Thumper's legacy, depicting the finest possible contrast and clarity and set against a tranquil, partly cloudy sky background. Atypical for this issue is the fine centering that only reveals a modest partiality towards the upper edge. Sparkling hues, sharp corners, pack-fresh surfaces, and snow-white borders complete this magnificent Williams keepsake that continues to elude a myriad of advanced enthusiasts in high-grade condition. The Kid, whether hitting a baseball or shooting down enemy aircraft, was the best at his craft, and, likewise, this picturesque 1954 Bowman marvel truly resides as one of the hobby's quintessential subjects!

MIN BID $3,000
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