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1965 Topps #160 Roberto Clemente PSA 9 MINT - Highest PSA Example!
ROBERTO'S FINEST!!! A genuine best of the best offering, this remarkable PSA 9 MINT 1965 Topps #160 Clemente stands tall on the illustrious PSA population report, with not a single 10 awarded to any of the 5,000+ encapsulated examples! The 1965 season would see Roberto capture his second consecutive batting title, with the Cooperstown inductee posting an outstanding 329 mark while also winning his fifth consecutive Gold Glove Award. A 3,000-hit club member and owner of a sensational .317 lifetime batting average, this iconic Hall of Famer will always be best remembered for his tragic death when, after the 1972 season, Clemente's plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean carrying supplies to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

A bona fide hero to say the least, his remarkable offering just happens to reveal the near-impossible to find flawless centering and zero tilt, with most 1965 subjects exhibiting unsightly skewed images. A crystal-clear classic Clemente portrait pose, blinding white borders, pinpoint corners, sparkling hues, and impeccable surfaces complete this truly pack-fresh marvel that certainly boasts the technical qualities and breathtaking aesthetics to have possibly warranted the only 10 assessment!

MIN BID $4,000
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