(LOT 1161)
1955 All-American Sports Club Jackie Robinson Premium PSA 3 VG
POP 1; ONLY TWO EVER GRADED!!! Presented here is one of the rarest Jackie Robinson sports card issues on the planet, a unique 1955 All-American Sports Club Premium that just happens to be one of only two examples on ANY professional grading service's pop chart! Measuring 4-3/4" x 5-1/2" and distributed in the 1955 campaign when Brooklyn would capture their one and only world championship, these extremely rare black and white premiums are near-impossible to find. Collectors are more familiar with the smaller-sized 500-subject 1955 All-American Sports Club hand-cut cards that were cut from 9" x 12" sheets. Not much information is available on the oversized 1955 premiums, other than a scant handful of identified subjects, including Rocky Marciano and this miraculous Jackie offering.

Of course, any Jackie Robinson memento is highly coveted throughout the collecting community, let alone a PSA POP 1. Emanating the finest possible crystal-clear clarity and like the dexterity of the fleet-footed Jackie, this world-class offering has sidestepped any obtrusive flaws. Jackie's bold black facsimile signature is situated directly above his right knee, and his resounding smile steals the show. The brilliant central image, near-perfect centering, strong square corners and blinding white borders are additional world-class highlights, with the overall near-mint+ visual appeal. Most significantly, there are only two of its kind in any grade. Its sheer existence provides an opportunity for the elite Jackie enthusiast to capture one of his most elusive keepsakes. Regarding benchmark sales, this Cooperstown-worthy marvel's unrivaled paucity level eliminates the notion of comparative pricing, so we will defer to the hobby's most sophisticated collectors to ultimately determine its true worth!

MIN BID $1,500
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