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1962 Topps #10 Roberto Clemente PSA 9 MINT - Only One PSA Example Graded Higher!
SCARCE MINT '62 TOPPS!!! Piggybacking off of his inaugural National League batting crown in 1961, Roberto Clemente would post another formidable mark in 1962, batting .312 while also capturing his second Gold Glove Award. The star right fielder with the cannon-throwing arm was now one of the finest outfielders in the game, joining the likes of Mays, Aaron, Mantle, F. Robinson, Maris, and Kaline. The prestigious Topps Chewing Gum Co. issued a highly coveted image of Roberto on his 1962 #10 subject, capturing the immortal Clemente in a classic batting stance while offering a modest grin. Although PSA's card graders have handled a whopping 5,400+ examples, only a single PSA 10 has managed to best this absolutely pristine looking PSA 9 MINT 1962 Topps #10 Clemente. Trying to find any 1962 Topps subject with immaculate wood-grain borders as well as perfect centering is a near-impossible task, yet this timeless keepsake just happens to check both those boxes, defying all odds to present itself as one of the foremost examples extant. No wonder another fine PSA 9 example sold for a record-setting $41K in a May 2022 public auction, with its crystal-clear Clemente batting image, pristine surfaces, and blistering sharp corner tips also contributing to the hallowed assessment. One of the most condition-sensitive cards, along with the ultra-fragile 1911 T205 Gold Border, 1955 Bowman and 1971 Topps subjects, this extraordinary offering has stubbornly defied time over the past 62 years to present itself in its original factory-issued state!

MIN BID $12,500
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