Period-Signed 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews Rookie #407 PSA Good 2, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - From The Golden Age Collection....

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Period-Signed 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews Rookie #407 PSA Good 2, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - From The Golden Age Collection. Hall of Fame slugger Eddie Mathews became the seventh member of Major League Baseball's elite 500 Home Run Club when he launched his ground-breaking round-tripper on July 14, 1967. The monumental blast came off fellow HOFer Juan Marichal, a hard-throwing righthander with the San Francisco Giants. Mathews went on to hit a total of 512 homers and finished his career a year later with a lifetime batting average of .271. A two-time World Series winner (1957 and '68), his induction into the hallowed halls of Cooperstown took place in 1978.

Offered is Eddie's prized 1952 Topps rookie card that features a handsome headshot of the third sacker. This Good example of his RC (#407) from the historic '52 Topps set is further enhanced by his cherished signature across the front. He signed the lefthand side of the card in blue ink. Graded PSA Good 2 with a certified 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.


Guide Value or Estimate: $15,000 - up.

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