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Period-Signed 1948 Bowman Joe Fulks Rookie #34 PSA VG-EX 4, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - Pop One, None Higher - From The Golden Age Collection. Joe Fulks, a Hall of Famer and one of the most prolific scorers of the NBA's earliest era, revolutionized offensive play with his jump shot and led the league in scoring during its inaugural season. A two-time All-BAA First Team selection and 1947 champion with the Philadelphia Warriors, Fulks is widely credited with helping shape modern scoring techniques. The 1948 Bowman #34 card is his rookie and one of the most historically significant basketball cards ever produced.

This example features a period-signed autograph in blue ballpoint pen, a rare and valuable addition from a player whose early passing makes signed items exceptionally scarce. The blend of Hall of Fame legacy, rookie card status, and an authentic in-era signature makes this a cornerstone collectible for serious vintage basketball enthusiasts. Graded PSA VG-EX 4 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 9. One of one graded VG-EX with none higher.


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
December, 2025
19th-21st Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 58
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
22% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Dec 19, 2025 for: $29,280.00
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