This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/2/2021
The most significant post-war rookie card of any player not currently in the Hall of Fame, the iconic Pete Rose RC is difficult in high grade due to its extreme condition-sensitivity. Known for having centering issues, chipping along the blue edges, and stray print in the yellow backdrop, many a collector have had to settle for EX/MT or, on a good day, NM specimens that limit such liabilities. How about let's get rid of them completely? This Beckett 8.5 NM/MT+ example excels in every facet, offering virtually chip-free edges, a clean yellow backdrop and centering that is within a degree or two of a perfect bull's-eye. Even the reverse is exceptionally fresh with the bright yellow canvas showing no evidence of the color fading that inevitably comes with age and exposure to sunlight. So elite in quality, Mike Baker Authenticated has rated the card with a "Gold Diamond" evaluation as one of the very finest known for the grade. A fantastic specimen that will satisfy any collector looking to add a world-class rookie card of "Charlie Hustle" to their collection.