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1963 Topps #537 Pete Rose Rookie PSA 8 NM-MT
HIT KING!!! The 1963 Topps #537 1963 Rookie Stars card featuring Pete Rose is one of the most significant rookie cards of the 1960s, joining the elite class of high-priced cardboard commodities like those 1st-year editions of Bench, Seaver, Ryan and Jackson. As MLB's all-time hit leader, no Rose baseball card is more desirable than his 1963 Topps rookie card, presented here in an astounding PSA 8 holder. Seeing Rose sprint to first on a walk, announcer Whitey Ford dubbed him Charlie Hustle after he "just beat out another walk". Presenting superior image contrast, superior centering, sparking and bright colors, vivid print registration, glistening surfaces and pinpoint corners. This extraordinary example of Rose should not be overlooked, as one day he may grace the walls of Cooperstown, as his abilities on the field have certainly earned him his place among baseball's immortals. This is a perfect candidate for any Hall of Fame gathering as one of our hobby's most significant rookie cards!

MIN BID $3,000
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