(LOT 705)
1909-11 T206 Walter Johnson Hands at Chest Sweet Caporal 350/30 PSA 6 EX-MT
BIG TRAIN TOBACCO TREAT!!! Defying time, this outstanding PSA 6 EX-MT T206 Walter Johnson Hands at Chest Sweet Caporal 350 Subjects marvel is one of the highly coveted T206 Cooperstown inductees for it truly represents baseball's finest all-time pitcher. The Big Train's number one stature is based on his 417 lifetime wins, 3,508 strikeouts, 2.17 ERA, and miraculous 110 shutouts including 38 1-0 victories! We cannot imagine a better testament to this fireball hurling icon than this brilliant tobacco gem boasting a super-eye-pleasing hands-at-chest image that exhibits near-perfect centering and vivid resolution. Sparkling hues include an imposing baby blue background flanking the immortal Johnson illustration, with the Big Train about to unleash another blazing fastball literally hissing its way towards the catcher's mitt. Bright white borders, fine edging, somewhat square corners consistent with the grade, and an imposing bold red Sweet Caporal 350 Subjects ad back complete this iconic offering that was issued in 1910–the year Walter would tally 25 wins, post a microscopic 1.36 ERA, and lead the Junior Circuit with 313 strikeouts, the highpoint of his incomparable career!
MIN BID $4,000
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