Lot # 1872: 1971 Topps Second Series Unopened Rack Pack - Wilhelm and Schoendienst on Top / Bench and Kaat on Back - BBCE

Original unopened rack pack from the 1971 Topps baseball second series (#133-263) with Hall of Famers Hoyt Wilhelm (#248) and Red Schoendienst (#239) showing on top and fellow Hall of Famers Johnny Bench (#250) and Jim Kaat (#245) showing on bottom. In addition to the Hall of Famers showing on this pack, this series is highlighted by Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, and Rod Carew. Any unopened material from 1971 Topps is extremely rare and, in our experience, it becomes available less than any other 1970s set. 1971 Topps are especially condition sensitive, as the black flush-to-the-border design of the set makes them particularly susceptible to corner and edge wear. This pack comes shrink-wrapped by Baseball Card Exchange (Steve Hart), the foremost expert on unopened material. The pack displays well overall, with minor toning and normal crimping along the plastic edges. This is a superb original unopened rack pack from one of the most popular and condition-sensitive of all 1970s Topps issues.