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1970 Topps #123 Pete Maravich Rookie PSA 9 MINT – Only 2 PSA Examples Graded Higher!
PISTOL PETE MINT ROOKIE!!! The exalted 1970 Topps #123 Pete Maravich rookie is presented here in a breathtaking PSA 9 MINT holder! Remarkable to say the least, PSA has currently encapsulated over 3,800 Pistol Pete rookies, with only two specimens graded higher and a mere 2% fortunate enough to achieve a 9 assessment! Hall of Famer Pete Maravich soundly resides as one of the greatest all-time players to ever grace a hardwood floor, justifying his selection as one of the NBA's Top 50 all-time greats. Who could ever forget the flashy brilliance of Pistol Pete, who dazzled the professional basketball world for a decade, averaging a sensational 24.2 points per game after posting an unfathomable 44.2 points per game average in his remarkable NCAA Division 1 tenure. A number three first-round pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1970 amateur draft, his unparalleled and creative offensive skill sets led to legendary Hall of Famer John Havlicek's classic quote: "Pete Maravich is the best ball-handler of all-time".

Sadly, his dynamic life was tragically cut short when he passed away at the tender age of 40 during a 1988 basketball pick-up game due to an unknown heart defect. As an enduring testament to his unequivocal legacy, this museum-worthy masterpiece is now offered in its virtually original factory-issued condition. An irrefutable blazer, its original attributes have miraculously retained their pristine quality, somehow defying the past 53 years. The glistening obverse side reveals a sparkling Maravich image and an extremely bold green-hued background as Pete secures an NBA basketball donning his classic uniform. Fine centering between four blinding white borders only reveals a slight partiality towards the lower left edges. Additional highlights include blisteringly sharp corners, immaculate surfaces and an imposing verso reflecting a brief bio and LSU collegiate stats. The quintessential statement that a picture is worth a thousand words applies to the accurate assessment, with the spellbinding aesthetics truly consistent with any 9 MINT specimen. This miraculous keepsake proudly stands as one of the finest Maravich rookies extant, and while Pistol Pete is sadly no longer with us, his sensational achievements will surely echo for eternity, ably assisted by this extraordinary pack-fresh treasure!

MIN BID $7,500
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