Lot 102


Fine example of an early gum card featuring Hall of Fame outfielder Stan Musial with the St. Louis Cardinals. Musial was coming off a terrific 1951 season, for which he was voted Major League Player of the Year, when this card was issued in early 1952. This has often been considered one of the most visually attractive cards in the hobby and it was the first full-color issue to feature Stan the Man. In 1952, Stan Musial hit .336 with 105 runs scored, had 194 hits and a .538 slugging average, leading the National League in each category. He added 21 home runs and 91 RBI that same year. Fittingly, Musial was depicted with his favorite weapon on this card, his bat. This three-time World Series champion was one of the toughest outs in the game. Preacher Roe, his teammate, summed it up by explaining the best way to pitch to Musial. "I throw him four wide ones and try to pick him off at first," Roe explained. Another aspect to consider is Musial's likability. He has always been considered one of the more personable players in history, resulting in a large fan base. This colorful issue, while not Musial's toughest, may be his most popular card. The image is certainly a classic by any standard. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Condition:
- ungraded, Very high grade potential
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