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T206 Tris Speaker Rookie – "Sweet Caporal 350 Subjects/Factory 25" (PSA NM+ 7.5) - "1 of 1" Sweet Caps; Only 3 Sweet Caps Graded Higher"!
So why do a myriad of high-end enthusiasts covet a high-grade Tris Speaker rookie card? Simply stated, the "Gray Eagle", Speaker's popular nickname, was one of the greatest centerfielder's that ever graced a ball field. Over a 22- year career, primarily with Boston and Cleveland, he accumulated over 3,500 hits, including 793 doubles and 223 triples to the tune of a .344 lifetime batting average.

He was famous for playing the shallowest centerfield in major league history, almost daring the hitter to drive the ball over his head, and is credited with the most outfield assists in major league history including a single season record of 35 in 1909! As a testament to his incredible legacy comes along this remarkable T206 Speaker PSA 8 Sweet Caporal 350 offering that stands alone at this stratospheric plateau with only 3 other Sweet Cap examples graded higher! Furthermore, only a single other example has been graded higher for ALL ad backs.

Arguably Tris Speaker's most coveted card, his classic batting stance is the highlight of this rookie keepsake that exhibits a captivating robust central image and rich blue background within the near-perfect snow-white borders. Brilliant surfaces, pinpoint corner tips, a razor-sharp perimeter and bold mid-night blue ad back are the final exclamation points for one of the toughest T206 cards to locate with a super high-grade!

MIN BID $1,250