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1957 Topps #76 Roberto Clemente PSA 9 MINT - Only One PSA Example Graded Higher!
WELL-CENTERED CLEMENTE!!! In 1957, fresh off the heels of Roberto Clemente's inaugural .300+ batting average (.311), the Topps Chewing Gum Co. would issue a spectacular portrait image of the Steel City's budding superstar. One of the finest preserved examples, this PSA 9 MINT 1957 Topps #76 offering has only been bested by a single PSA specimen, with a fractional 0.7% of the approximate 6,200 encapsulated copies boasting the 9 assessment! Revealing near-impossible to find flawless centering and no tilt, the imposing Clemente portrait pose captures the immortal Hall of Famer showcasing a candid smile for the camera, with the dazzling white borders, blistering sharp corner tips and pack-fresh surfaces all combining to substantiate the hallowed assessment. Of course, Clemente would move on to post 12 more .300+ campaigns that would see this captivating icon seize three NL batting titles, a 1966 MVP, and two world championships!

MIN BID $1,500
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