1948 Bowman Basketball #69 George Mikan Rookie PSA NM-MT 8

Sold For:

$87,000

Year:

1948

Auction:

2021 Summer

Lot #:

12

Category:

Featured

Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA. Only five examples grade higher out of 360 cards evaluated by PSA to date! Presented is an extremely attractive and ultra high-grade 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. It is also a scarce high-number card in the 1948 Bowman series. 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. The offered example displays a flawless image set against a deep blue background, four strong corners, and centering slightly toward the right. Clean reverse. The market for ultra-high-grade 1948 Bowman #69 Mikan rookies has soared to new levels, with recent sales of $96,000 and $132,000 reported for PSA NM-MT 8 examples. This is a stunning example of George Mikan's rookie card from this significant basketball issue, worthy of the finest collection of important basketball cards or Hall of Fame rookie cards. Reserve $25,000.