Signed 1948 Bowman Basketball #69 George Mikan Rookie - PSA/DNA

Sold For:

$10,800

Year:

1948

Auction:

2018 Fall

Lot #:

2398

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Presented is an extremely attractive signed example of Hall of Famer George Mikan's rookie card from the 1948 Bowman basketball set, widely regarded as the king of all basketball cards. The 1948 Bowman Basketball series is particularly significant as this was the first set ever issued devoted exclusively to basketball and the only basketball set ever produced by Bowman. The George Mikan card in this set is considered the most sought-after and valuable of all basketball cards. The offered example is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA as Authentic. The card presnts as Vg-Ex to Ex overall, with four strong corners, centering a little to the bottom, and light staining along the extreme bottom edge, mentioned strictly for the sake of accuracy. Mikan has scripted his name cleanly in the center in blue ink (signature grades '8/9'). Cards from this set are extremely hard to find in high grade in part because these cards (like 1949 Bowman baseball) often naturally have soft corners due to the quality of the paper stock on which they are printed. This is an outstanding card with bold colors and a crisp image. This is the first signed Mikan rookie we have ever offered and only the third we have seen at public auction in the last two decades. An extremely scarce and highly desirable signed example of George Mikan's rookie card from this significant basketball issue, worthy of the finest collection of important basketball cards or signed Hall of Fame rookie cards. Reserve $500. Estimate (open).