1963 Topps #537 Pete Rose Rookie SGC MINT 9

Sold For:

$49,200

Year:

1963

Auction:

2025 Summer

Lot #:

10

Category:

Postwar Baseball Cards (1948-present)

Graded MINT 9 by SGC. Only two examples grade higher out of 2,215 cards evaluated to date by SGC. Extraordinary and absolutely stunning ultra-high-grade example of Pete Rose’s rookie card. One of card collecting's greatest classics, Rose's rookie card is the key to the 1963 Topps set and one of the most popular of all postwar baseball cards. This is simply an incredible card and is without question one of the finest examples we have ever seen or offered at auction. This example displays bright and crisp colors, stunning pack-fresh gloss, four sharp corners, and impressive centering. Flawless reverse. An absolutely stunning ultra-high-grade example of this classic card, it is worthy of the finest 1963 Topps or rookie-card collection. Awarded an MBA Gold Diamond by Mike Baker Authenticated for high-end eye appeal. A corresponding MBA sticker is affixed to the front of the holder.