(LOT 805)
1958 Topps #52 Roberto Clemente "White Team Letters" PSA 9 MINT – Only 2 PSA Examples Graded Higher!
Who could have possibly realized that when the great Roberto Clemente roped Jon Matlack's pitch into left-centerfield for his 3,000th hit on September 3, 1972, it would be the final regular season hit of his spectacular career. After the 1972 playoffs, Clemente would never again step on a baseball diamond for in one of baseball's saddest events, the great right-fielder would tragically die in a plane crash on December 31, 1972 at the tender age of 38, flying to Nicaragua to assist stricken earthquake victims. Soon thereafter, Clemente would immediately be placed in baseball's Hall of Fame, becoming the first Latin American/Caribbean player to receive that distinguished honor.

As a grand testament for his hallowed stature, presented here is a sensational PSA 9 MINT 1958 Topps #52 Clemente "White Team Name" marvel that along with an additional 15 examples, stands as the finest of its kind! The classic Clemente batting pose revealing his legendary #21 is encompassed by a radiant yellow setting, with the white PITTSBURGH PIRATES verbiage residing in a bold red text box. Dazzling white borders, fine centering revealing only a modest partiality towards the upper left edges, blistering sharp corner tips, sparkling hues and immaculate-like surfaces complete this breathtaking keepsake that seldom surfaces with a glorified "9 MINT" assessment!

MIN BID $5,000
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