This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2018
Graded MINT 9 by PSA. "Either he throws the fastest ball I've ever seen, or I'm going blind,” said Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn. Born on December 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, Koufax impressed a scout who saw him throw for his college baseball team. In 1954, he signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers that contained a bonus which required at the time for Koufax to report to the major league team for two years. Presented here is a stunning example of Sandy Koufax from the final year of production of Morrell Meats Dodgers cards. This one has been graded by PSA at the MINT 9 level and is one of just 5 in the grade with none higher. Shown during the pre-Dodger Stadium days when the team played its games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the fact that Koufax is even in the issue is a testament in the team's confidence in him, as he was yet to have a productive season on the bump. But 1961 was the first of a six-year run of dominance the likes of which have rarely been seen, halted abruptly and all too early by an arthritic elbow. The offered card shows virtually no chipping along the delicate full-bleed edges or even at the extreme tips, with the only minor imperfection being at the top edge near the right corner, which likely occurred at the factory. The reverse is completely free of the customary product staining caused by the franks, adding an extra layer of allure to the card. An absolute blazer, perfect for the advanced Dodger collector!