Lot # 3401: 1952 Coca-Cola Playing Tips Test Phil Rizzuto Good Hitting Variation

Extremely rare example of Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto of the New York Yankees from the very elusive 1952 Coca-Cola Playing Tips test set. Many consider the 1952 Coca-Cola Playing Tips test set to be among the rarest of all regional cards, and it is also one of the most distinctive in design. There are only four cards in the set (representing two players - Mays and Rizzuto), and Rizzuto is featured with five different back variations, which reference playing tips for the game of baseball. The front of the card pictures "The Scooter" holding a bottle of the endorsed product. Below the image, the text reads "See tips on how to play baseball on the back of this card." The reverse of this particular card has seven tips on "Hitting" successfully. This card is bright and crisp, with vibrant colors, even wear on the corners, and a boldly printed reverse. Downgraded due to moderate creasing, pencil writing on front, and a small piece missing on his cap. This is very presentable low-grade example of this striking and unusual Phil Rizzuto card from the extremely rare 1952 Coca-Cola Playing Tips test issue. Please note SGC declined to holder the item due to being fragile.