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1975 Topps #320 Pete Rose PSA 10 GEM MINT
MLB HIT KING!!! At the start of spring training in 1963, Pete Rose famously drew a walk against the New York Yankees and sprinted to first, to which Yankee color analyst dubbed him "Charlie Hustle", a nickname that stuck for his entire career. The Dodgers' play-by-play announcer Vin Scully once quipped that "Rose just beat out another walk." These early characteristics of intensity and giving 110% defined Pete Rose's entire career. At the start of the 1975 season, Pete Rose had already collected 2,337 hits, including 394 doubles, while batting .309. In 1973, Rose was MVP, and in 1975 and '76, he helped drive Cincinnati to back-to-back World Series titles.
After passing Ty Cobb's record of 4,189 hits in 1985, Pete Rose eventually retired as the all-time hit king with 4,256 base knocks. Offered is a 1975 Topps #320 Pete Rose issue graded GEM MINT 10 by PSA. Presenting rich red and yellow hues on the front, a crystal-clear image, pinpoint corners and razor-sharp edging, not to mention blemish-free surfaces, this GEM MINT 10 issue is sure to bolster even the best of collections. This amazing issue deserves a spot in your collection, so make your move to win this PERFECT Pete Rose from 1975.
MIN BID $5,000
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