(LOT 151)
1949 Bowman #84 Roy Campanella Rookie PSA 8.5 NM-MT+
HIGH-GRADE CAMPY ROOKIE!!! The legendary Roy Campanella will forever be considered one of baseball's greatest all-time backstops. The HOF catcher won three MVP awards in a brief but outstanding career, defining the embodiment of courage. Due to his tragic car accident, which left Campy paralyzed for life, there is an unquestionable sentiment and desirability for his cardboard jewels, with his 1949 Bowman Rookie being his most prized keepsake. This outstanding PSA 8.5 NM-MT+ 1949 Bowman #84 Campanella Rookie is one of only six PSA examples at this lofty tier, bested by a meager 20 specimens. The true rookie card of the immortal Campy, its classic portrait image is set against a seemingly flawless dark orange hue background, with the well-centered image, pack-fresh surfaces and pinpoint corners the highlights of this inaugural Campanella keepsake that has stubbornly defied time!

MIN BID $2,000
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