1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente Rookie PSA NM-MT+ 8.5

Sold For:

$174,000

Year:

1955

Auction:

2022 Fall

Lot #:

12

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by PSA. Presented is a stunning, ultra-high-grade rookie card of Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, one of the keys to the 1955 Topps set and one of the most famous of all Topps cards. Only twelve examples grade higher out of 6,344 cards evaluated by PSA to date. This card is extraordinary in every way, bordering on MINT condition, with a flawless image, brilliant colors, near-perfect centering (just a hint toward the bottom right), and four sharp corners. Particularly exceptional centering, which is so often a serious problem for Clemente rookies. Clean reverse. The market for ultra-high-grade 1955 Topps #164 Clemente rookies has soared to new levels, with a recent sale of $1,050,000 reported for a PSA MINT 9 example. This is one of the finest examples we have ever offered! This is a tremendous card of the key rookie from this popular 1950s Topps set, which would make an outstanding addition to any complete set, Hall of Fame rookie card, or Roberto Clemente collection. Reserve $50,000.