(LOT 52)
1954 Topps #94 Ernie Banks Rookie PSA 8 NM-MT
BANKS ROOKIE!!!... Just the thought of the immortal HOF shortstop Ernie Banks conjures up vivid memories of "let's play two!" Known throughout Chicago as "Mr. Cub", Ernie Banks clubbed 512 lifetime home runs and still stands as the only shortstop to ever claim consecutive MVP Awards (1958 & 1959). As is the case for virtually all of baseball's legendary players, Bank's most valuable issue is his inaugural 1954 Topps subject, with this outstanding PSA 8 NM-MT 1954 Topps #94 marvel only bested by 0.3% of the 5,800+ PSA examples! An outstanding Ernie Banks rookie card, it resides as the perfect testament to his unequivocal legacy, with the immortal Banks being one of the most beloved players to ever grace a baseball diamond. Earning a third MVP is this remarkable museum-worthy masterpiece that emanates many of the pack-fresh attributes associated with the lofty assessment.

Revealing a breathtaking portrait image, little did the 23-year-old Banks realize he was about to become one of our National Pastime's premier power-hitting shortstops and a permanent resident in Cooperstown, New York. The timeless portrait and batting poses project superior resolution and rich hues, with the blinding white backdrop retaining virtually all of its original quality. Sharp right-angled corners, immaculate surfaces and a super clean verso complete this 70-year-old heirloom that has stubbornly defied time. One of the most exalted post-WWII rookie cards extant, its hallowed PSA 8 assessment and eye-popping aesthetics merit it a final resting place in an esteemed 1954 Topps or rookie card gathering!

MIN BID $7,500
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