MAY 2012 PREMIER INTERNET AUCTION
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 05:00PM EDT - Sun, May 20, 2012 01:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 85
1971 TOPPS #26 BERT BLYLEVEN GEM MINT PSA 10 (1/1) - DMITRI YOUNG COLLECTION
Sold for
$15,051.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
The only example graded GEM MT 10 by PSA this is undoubtedly the finest 1971 Topps Bert Blyleven rookie card in the hobby. In fact PSA has graded only 13 other example of this card as high as MINT 9 out of more than 1133 submissions. Bert Blyleven was armed with outstanding control and a wicked curveball that proved to be one of the toughest to hit in the history of the game. The tall right-hander with a fluid pitching motion came to the majors at 19 and remained durable over 22 big league seasons with five different teams garnering 287 wins and 60 shutouts. The "Dutch Master" also compiled 3701 strikeouts baseball's third highest career total at the time he retired. He was a key cog in two playoffs contributing to Fall Classic crowns for both the 1979 Pirates and the 1987 Twins. The offered card is the model of perfection. Its centering is superb all of the way around with Blylevens image rendered in exceptional clarity. The green back is totally pristine and does not exhibit even the smallest fault. All of the corners are razor sharp and have to be seen to be believed. Saving the best attributes for last the black borders are immaculate. There is absolutely no chipping whatsoever which is virtually unheard-of in this issue. As unlikely as it seems this card lives up to all expectations and is as perfect as one could ever hope to see. Amazing GEM MINT condition.
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