This lot features the 1953 Bowman Color Al Dark #19 – GAI 8.5 - NMMT+ ---

                

In 1969 fans chose Alvin Dark as the top shortstop in Giants' history. He won the 1948 Rookie of the Year award, hit .300 four times, led the NL in doubles once, led league shortstops three times each in putouts and double plays, and hit 20 or more home runs and scored over 100 runs twice each. Dark's single in the ninth inning of the third 1951 NL playoff game started the rally that culminated in Bobby Thomson's famous pennant-winning homer. As a manager, Dark won the 1962 NL pennant for San Francisco and the 1974 World Championship with Oakland. While leading San Francisco, he once tore off a finger at the joint throwing a metal chair after a loss. After finding religion, his calmer personality enabled him to work two tours for A's owner Charlie Finley.

 

Here’s a great-looking example of his 1953 card here. This beauty has 4 superb corners, 4 super nice borders and a beautiful flawless surface displaying wonderful focus and perfect clarity. Turn it over and you’ll find more of the same, with no worries and zero fading. Add fantastic centering to the mix and you have yourself a hi-end version of a tough-to-come-by card. Don’t miss out on this one! Buyer adds 2.50 for ship insured, US customers only. Please message with questions. Always combined shipping on multiple purchases. Thanks, and good luck