(LOT 48)
1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams PSA 8 NM-MT
THE KID!!!... The ever-elusive 1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams truly stands as one of the most iconic post-WWII subjects based on its premature removal from the set. Due to contractual issues, The Kid was replaced with Jim Piersall, resulting in the scarce #66 Ted Williams subject joining his likewise revered Wilson Franks issue as the Thumper's two most valuable 1950s cardboard mementos. Presented here is a spectacular PSA 8 example of this exalted card, with PSA's Pop Chart reflecting only three higher graded specimens! "I would love to walk down the street one day with people passing me, stating there goes the greatest hitter the game has ever seen." Such was the dream of a young Ted Williams, with his passionate goal ultimately becoming a reality, as most historians agree that The Kid surely stands as baseball's pinnacle all-time hitter.

The Splendid Splinter not only handled his lumber better than anyone who ever stepped into a batter's box, but served two stints as a fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, shooting down 16 enemy aircraft. Therefore, it is both his iconic baseball stature and wartime heroism that led to his legacy as the true embodiment of a national hero. His half-body pose is a strong testament to William's enduring legacy, revealing fine clarity, a bright sky-blue background, and near-immaculate surfaces. The relatively well-centered image does reveal a slight favoritism towards the lower right edges, with most examples exhibiting skewed illustrations. Pinpoint corners and bright white borders are the final compliments substantiating the highly coveted PSA 8 rating for this 70-year-old Teddy Ballgame marvel!

MIN BID $4,000
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