(LOT 72)
1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams PSA 8 NM-MT
POPULAR TEDDY!!! One of the most coveted post-WWII cardboard scarcities is the 1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams subject that is believed to have been prematurely withdrawn from the set due to contractual issues. Replaced with a Jim Piersall subject, the #66 Ted Williams is highly pursued by elite enthusiasts and along with Ted's Wilson Franks card, the most valuable 1950s Williams cardboard collectible. Presented here is an absolutely breathtaking 1954 Bowman Williams in a PSA 8 holder with PSA's illustrious "pop" chart indicating a mere three specimens have been graded higher!
His "half-body" pose on this cardboard wonder is a strong testament to Williams' legacy, depicting the finest possible contrast and clarity, set against an ultra-eye pleasing tranquil partly cloudy sky background. Atypical for this issue is the near-perfect side-to-side centering with the image somewhat favoring the lower edge. The irony is that Ted Williams, whether hitting a baseball or shooting down enemy aircraft, was the best at his craft and, likewise, this picturesque depiction of his 1954 Bowman card represents one of the finest copies in the hobby!
MIN BID $3,000
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