Lot # 12: 1968 Topps #247 Johnny Bench Rookie PSA GEM MINT 10

Graded GEM MINT 10 by PSA. Of the 13,567 Johnny Bench rookie cards submitted to PSA from the 1968 Topps set, only 17 have been assigned this top grade of GEM MINT. This is an extraordinary rookie example of Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench, one of the keys to the 1968 Topps set. The 1968 Topps set is prone to many different problems, including centering issues and print quality. This card is flawless in all respects. The card has brilliant colors, outstanding print quality, sharp corners, and perfect centering. This is a spectacular example of one of modern card collecting's most popular rookie cards.