This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/19/2016
When Yogi Berra's 1948 Bowman rookie card was released, he was coming off a season where his split time behind the plate with Aaron Robinson. But the 22-year old Berra showed the potential of being another Yankees legend and Robinson was shipped off to Chicago in the off season. Now the full-time catcher, Berra responded by driving in 88 or more runs for nine consecutive seasons while capturing three American League Most Valuable Player Awards and his '48 Bowman debut card now stands as one of the most desirable pasteboards of the decade. This PSA 8.5 example ranks within the top 2% of all specimens ever graded by the California grading company. Well-centered with a deeply registered image and four corners that stand at the gate of a MINT determination. The surfaces are problem-free as well, making this stunning and delightful specimen an attractive find for anyone wanting to get in on an important card that is still within reach of most collectors.