This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2024
The 1953 Topps card featuring Whitey Ford represents the peak of baseball card collecting. This example showcases a revered pitcher in top notch condition. Known as the "Chairman of the Board," Whitey Ford played a key role in the New York Yankees pitching rotation during the '50s and '60s. His impressive career accomplishments, including multiple World Series wins and Cy Young Awards, solidified his status as one of baseball best left-handed pitchers in history.
The 1953 Topps card captures Ford's composed presence on the pitchers mound, featuring a portrait displaying his windup. The colors are vivid. The details are sharp, showcasing the workmanship of the Topps design team. With a MINT 9 grade from PSA, this card is deemed nearly flawless, with sharp corners, perfect centering and immaculate surfaces. This grade underscores its preservation and rarity, since attaining high grades is exceptionally rare for vintage cards like this one. No examples across the PSA population report are graded higher than this one. Truly a gem for any Yankees or high-end vintage collector.
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