(LOT 45)
1953 Bowman Color #33 Pee Wee Reese PSA 9 MINT
PEE WEE MARVEL!!!... One of Pee Wee Reese's most coveted cards is his 1953 Bowman Color subject, which portrays a compelling action pose of the HOF shortstop leaping high over a baserunner sliding into second base. Presented here in a miraculous PSA 9 MINT holder, it has rightfully earned the grand assessment via its abundance of pack-fresh qualities, bested by only a single PSA copy! Likewise, SGC only reflects a single 10 GEM MINT example, substantiating the near-impossible task of finding a perfect specimen. The slick fielding Peter Harold "Pee Wee" Reese truly stands as one of the most popular shortstops in baseball history, earning his iconic "Pee Wee" nickname by being a superior marbles player ("Pee Wee" was a particular type of marble).

The ten-time All-Star was the driving force of the annual pennant winning Brooklyn Dodgers, with the beloved HOF shortstop being the unquestionable heart and soul of Dem Bums. Reese earned the "captain" nod for his unparalleled leadership qualities that led Brooklyn to seven pennants and their inaugural 1955 championship. After the devastating 1958 move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, Reese would once again lead the Dodgers to a world championship by beating the White Sox in the 1959 Fall Classic. This PSA 9 marvel shines with perfection, highlighted by a crystal-clear Reese action pose, sparkling hues, pinpoint corners, near-impeccable surfaces, and bright white borders. The only negligible imperfections are the image slightly favoring the right edge and a somewhat rough upper edge factory cut, making this MINT masterpiece one of Pee Wee's most celebrated cards!

MIN BID $5,000
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