1971 Frank Robinson 500th Home Run Full Ticket - PSA EX 5

Sold For:

$1,440

Year:

1971

Auction:

2018 Spring

Lot #:

2218

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Rare Baltimore Orioles full ticket from the game in which Frank Robinson hit his 500th home run. Graded EX 5 by PSA. This is one of only three full tickets from this game ever graded by PSA. The low population of PSA-graded examples notwithstanding, we cannot recall having ever seen a non-graded example at auction, making this a true modern-day ticket rarity. Robinson's historic blast occurred on September 13, 1971, in the second game of a doubleheader against the Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, and came at the expense of Fred Scherman in the ninth inning. Issued for a "Mezzanine Box." 1.5 x 5 inches. This is an exceptional souvenir commemorating the crowning achievement of one of baseball's all-time greatest players. Reserve $300. Estimate (open).