1951 Bowman #1 Whitey Ford Rookie SGC MINT 9 (MBA Gold Diamond) - 1 of 3 - Highest Graded!

Graded MINT 9 by SGC. One of only three examples graded at this lofty level by SGC with none graded higher! Condition-sensitive #1 card in extraordinarily high grade featuring New York Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, from the popular 1951 Bowman issue. Besides being the #1 card in the set, this card also represents Ford's rookie card. The card displays four sharp corners, outstanding registration, brilliant colors, and virtually perfect centering. The reverse is virtually flawless with no gum or wax stains as is often the case with 1951 Bowmans. Being the #1 card in the set, it is a true condition rarity. This card naturally gravitated to the top of the stack, usually exposing it to extra wear and handling, thus making high-grade examples far more difficult to find than most other 1951 Bowmans and other Ford cards. This is an extremely attractive and extraordinarily high-grade example of Ford's most sought-after card. Awarded an MBA Gold Diamond by Mike Baker Authenticated for high-end eye appeal. A corresponding MBA sticker is affixed to the front of the holder.