Period-Signed 1948 Leaf Sid Luckman Rookie (Yellow Background) #1 PSA Good 2, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - Pop Three, None Higher - From ...

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Period-Signed 1948 Leaf Sid Luckman Rookie (Yellow Background) #1 PSA Good 2, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - Pop Three, None Higher - From The Golden Age Collection. Sid Luckman was an outstanding quarterback at Columbia who was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1939 NFL Draft. He went to the Chicago Bears and etched his name in the record books. Overall, he passed for 14,686 yards and connected on 137 touchdown passes. More importantly, he led the Bears to four NFL titles (1940, '41, '43 and '46). His well-deserved induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame took place in 1965. Offered is Luckman's much-coveted 1948 Leaf rookie card, which shows him competing a pass. This example of card#1 from the historic '48 Leaf set is found in Good condition with good color, though it exhibits some centering issues and worn edges and corners. What sets this specimen apart is the cherished signature that graces the front, Luckman signed the left side of the card in blue ink, making this a special collectible. Graded PSA Good 2 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 8. According to the PSA Pop Report, this is one of only three autographed cards graded GOOD with none rated 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.


Guide Value or Estimate: $2,500 - up.

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