This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2010
Just as the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is with post-war baseball cards, the 1948 Bowman George Mikan is the gold standard of all basketball issues. Nothing comes close, and every basketball card collecting aficionado either has one or wants one. Offered here is a solid PSA 7 NM example of George Mikan's '48 Bowman rookie card that will proudly stand as the cornerstone of any world-class basketball collection. A mild centering bias favoring the top edge is well within PSA 7 standards and is insignificant in comparison to many others that have been victimized by quality control problems characteristic of any inaugural issue. Noticeable corner wear, commensurate with the NM grade, is pleasingly offset by an astonishingly precise image of the grimacing Mikan as he dominates yet another helpless opponent. The penetrating, blue backdrop is surprisingly clean and free of any and all print imperfections, while the reverse is equally immaculate, with clear lettering boldly imprinted upon the seemingly ageless pasteboard. Add this iconic issue to your exclusive collection and make your mark on the card collecting universe!