Period-Signed 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax #123 PSA EX-MT 6, PSA/DNA Auto 10 - From The Golden Age Collection....

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Period-Signed 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax #123 PSA EX-MT 6, PSA/DNA Auto 10 - From The Golden Age Collection. Hall of Fame southpaw Sandy Koufax was a remarkable pitcher who turned in a remarkable career. While his start in the big leagues was a bit shaky, his finish was something to behold. After posting just a 9-10 record over his first three MLB seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Koufax eventually found his groove. In 1958, he went 11-11 and registered 131 strikeouts. It was the start of something magical. When his 12-year career with Dem Bums finally ended, somewhat abruptly following the '66 campaign, Sandy's numbers were impressive to say the least: 165 victories, 2,396 strikeouts, four no-hitters and four World Series titles. He was only 30 years old when he hung up his glove, but chronic arthritis in his left (pitching) arm spelled the end. His well-deserved induction into Cooperstown took place in 1972.

Offered is a mid-grade example of his cherished 1955 Topps rookie card with a special bonus included: Sandy's prized signature adorns the front. His period-signed signature appears just beneath his headshot in blue ink on the lower left portion of the card, just to the left of the facsimile autograph Topps put on each of its cards from the '55 series. A signed rookie card, autographed in the era, is a sight to behold. Graded PSA EX-MT 6 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 10.

More Information: The Golden Age Collection - Part Three

Heritage Auctions is proud to offer 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.

This offering is the third part of The Golden Age Collection with the remainder of the collection to be offered in future auctions.


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