(LOT 83)
1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams PSA 8 NM-MT
DEAD-CENTERED TED!!! Ted Williams arguable stature as baseball's greatest all-time hitter, as well as his two stints as a fighter pilot in WWII and the Korean War, has earned Teddy Ballgame iconic stature second to none. Indeed, this Bo-Sox legend was the best at all of his endeavors, captivating a country and standing tall as the true embodiment of an American hero. One of his most popular baseball cards is the 1955 Topps #2 subject, presented here in an outstanding PSA 8 holder and bested by only 13 PSA examples.

Two sparkling Williams images grace the card, with the impeccable poses set against a brilliant yellow/white background. Most significantly, the near-perfect centering is rarely seen on any '56 Topps issue, let alone one representing the immortal Williams. It is this picturesque portrayal of The Kid that stands as a quintessential testament to the finest hitter who ever graced an MLB batter's box, with the virtually 50/50 positioning of his illustrious central image stealing the show!

MIN BID $1,500
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