Up for sale is a highly collectible, high-grade copy of the 1953 Who's Who in Baseball Magazine (38th Edition), featuring 1952 MVP winners Bobby Shantz and Hank Sauer on the cover. This 128-page edition includes early-career lifetime statistics for legendary Hall of Famers like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Stan Musial and many more.
Condition Report:
- Overall Grade: Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT) condition.
- Cover: Strong colors and gloss. There are small, minor creases on the front cover and a tiny red blemish on the back cover (see photos).
- Spine: Exceptional. Completely intact with no splitting, breakage, or rolling.
- Interior: Pages are clean, crisp, and excellent. The magazine presents as very lightly read or completely unread.
The Cover Subjects: The cover star honors usually went to the previous season's top players. Left-handed pitcher Bobby Shantz won the 1952 American League MVP with a dominant 24-7 record for the Philadelphia Athletics. Outfielder Hank Sauer won the 1952 National League MVP with the Chicago Cubs after leading the league in home runs and RBIs.Early Career Statistics: Beyond the cover appeal, collectors value this 128-page edition because it catalogs the early-career official lifetime statistics of legendary Hall of Famers like Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays also Stan Musial statistics and many more a real find.Please review the pictures for exact cosmetic details. This is a beautiful, investment-grade copy perfect for any vintage baseball collector. Ships securely in a protective sleeve with backing board.
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