Period-Signed 1953 Topps Satchel Paige #220 PSA Good 2, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - From The Golden Age Collection....

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Period-Signed 1953 Topps Satchel Paige #220 PSA Good 2, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - From The Golden Age Collection. Hall of Fame righthander Satchel Paige was a pitcher renowned for his legendary career in both the Negro Leagues as well as Major League Baseball. Known for his pinpoint control, crafty charisma and ageless dominance, Paige was already a baseball icon before making his MLB debut in 1948, at the age of 42 year young! Pitching for the Cleveland Indians, he went 6-1 in seven starts that first season with 43 strikeouts. He would eventually move in to the St. Louis Browns where he competed for three seasons (1'951 to 53).

Offered is a 1953 Topps card featuring a handsome illustration of Satchel during his time in St. Louis. This represents Paige's only Topps issue ever and therefore is one of the most celebrated cards in the entire postwar hobby. His long-overdue recognition culminated with his Hall of Fame induction in 1971 as one of the first players honored for significant contributions in the Negro Leagues. This example is found in Good condition with an incredible bonus: Paige's prized signature on the front. He signed the card in very distinct blue ink and positioned his autograph just to the right of his face. Graded PSA Good 2 with a PSA/DNA Auto 8.

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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