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Ernie Banks
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(b. January 31, 1931 - )
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| Known as "Mr. Cub," the irrepressible Banks combined unbridled enthusiasm
with remarkable talent to become one of the most popular players
of his era. As a shortstop he won back-to-back NL MVP awards in
1958 and 1959 before switching to first base. Despite 512 career
home runs and 11 All-Star appearances, the Cubs failed to win a
pennant during Bank's tenure. He had 2,583 lifetime hits and 1,636
RBI. |
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Inducted in 1977
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1954 Topps Ernie
Banks #94 PSA 7 NM
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Comments: A beautiful 1961 Topps
Ernie Banks was one of the first vintage cards I ever owned -
purchased sometime in the mid-1990s. It was graded NM-MT 8 by
PSA. I liked the card a lot but I wanted a rookie card. I purchased
a PSA 7 (OC) example - and subsequently sold it a couple months
later in December, 1999. This issue is quite possibly the most
beautiful card Topps has ever produced. This rookie card, purchased
in October, 1999 via eBay is a beautiful NM 7! Great photo, clean
surface, strong corners and nice centering. Very minor chipping
on the tough green back. Red, White and Blue - a piece of Americana!
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| Card Details Below: |
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1954 |
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Topps |
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United States |
| Description: |
The first issue to use two player pictures on the
front, the 1954 Topps set remains popular today. Solid color backgrounds
frame both color portraits and black-and-white action pictures of
the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear
at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon
regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The 250-card,
2-5/8" X 3-3/4", set includes manager and coaches cards.
A gray-back version of the cards #1-50 is known, distinguished by
the use of dark gray cardboard on back. These are often attributed
to Canadian issue and carry a modest premium. |
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