(LOT 1004)
1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams PSA 5 EX
ICONIC THUMPER BOWMAN!!! The ultra-desirable 1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams subject was prematurely withdrawn from the set due to contractual issues. Replaced with Jim Piersall, the #66 Ted Williams is highly pursued by elite enthusiasts, along with Ted's Wilson Franks card, the most valuable 1950s Williams cardboard keepsake. Presented here is a superb PSA 5 example, with the only notable flaw being the typical imperfect centering (in this case, the classic Williams half-bust image favoring the upper edge). The Kid's iconic illustration depicts exceptional contrast and clarity, with the relatively clean surfaces and even corner wear (consistent with the grade) the final superlatives justifying the mid-grade assessment. Baseball's greatest all-time hitter and a heroic war-time fighter pilot, his representation on this quintessential 1954 Bowman heirloom merits serious attention in any serious 1950s gathering!

MIN BID $500
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