Period-Signed 1948 Bowman Carl Braun Rookie #72 PSA VG 3, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - From The Golden Age Collection....

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Period-Signed 1948 Bowman Carl Braun Rookie #72 PSA VG 3, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - From The Golden Age Collection. Carl Braun, a five-time NBA All-Star and key figure in the early years of professional basketball, played a pivotal role with the New York Knickerbockers during the league's formative era. The 1948 Bowman #72 card captures Braun at the dawn of his career and is part of the first-ever NBA trading card set, making it a historically important rookie issue from one of basketball's most groundbreaking releases. His contributions on the court helped establish the Knicks as a competitive franchise in the early post-war years.

This particular example features a period-signed autograph in blue ballpoint pen, a rare and meaningful detail that enhances its value for collectors of early basketball history. The signature adds an authentic personal connection to one of the sport's foundational stars and elevates the card beyond its already significant rookie status. Graded PSA VG 3 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 9.

More Information: The Golden Age Collection
Heritage Auctions is honored to introduce to the sports collectibles marketplace one of the finest collections of vintage signed sports cards ever assembled. This remarkable collection was meticulously cultivated by a single passionate visionary over many decades, with nearly every piece bearing a signature that matches the vintage of its medium. At the core of the collection is a breathtaking run of signed cards spanning several years from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, widely regarded as the golden age of post-war sports cards. It includes complete or near-complete signed sets from many of the most coveted baseball issues of the period, including 1948-55 Bowman and 1952–1955 Topps runs. Also included are 1948 Bowman Basketball and seldom seen autographed football sets, such as 1948-55 Bowman, 1948 Leaf, and 1950s Topps sets. Each set is a masterclass in curation. In addition to iconic stars and Hall of Famers, there are countless cards bearing period signatures that are incredibly tough to find, either due to the short lives of the players or the relative obscurity of their careers. For set collectors and autograph purists alike, this grouping represents an unfathomable opportunity.

The collection's strength lies in its harmony of condition, completeness, and character, which is an homage to the pure intentions of its creator. With impeccable provenance and a once-in-a-generation level of aesthetic quality, this collection is a celebration of the intersection of sport, history and the spirit of collecting, offering pieces that transcend the hobby and enter the realm of legacy.


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