This lot features the 1972 Topps N.L RBI Leaders Joe Torre/Willie Stargell/Hank Aaron #87 PSA 8!

Joe Torre finished second (behind Billy Williams) in 1961 NL Rookie of the Year voting and was a semi-regular the next two seasons. Becoming an everyday player in 1963 by playing both catcher and first base, he hit .293 with 14 HR and made the All-Star team that year and the next four seasons. He upped his performance in 1964 (.321, 20 HR, 109 RBI), finishing fifth in MVP voting and leading NL catchers in fielding. In 1965 he hit 27 HR and won the catcher's Gold Glove. His two-run HR in the 1965 All-Star Game was vital in the NL's 6-5 victory. When the Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966, he hit a career-high 36 HR while batting .315 with 101 RBI. He was set back by a broken cheekbone in 1968.

In 1969, the Braves traded Torre to the Cardinals straight-up for former MVP Orlando Cepeda, whom Torre replaced at first base. He reached 100 RBI each of the next three seasons. Torre replaced Tim McCarver behind the plate after McCarver was dealt to the Phillies in 1970, but moved to third base in mid-season when Mike Shannon was sidelined by a career-ending illness (Ted Simmons took over the catching job). His .325 average and 21 HR in '70 were topped the next season by his MVP performance.

Here’s a great looking example of the 1972 card here. This beauty has 4 razor sharp corners, 4 exceptional borders and a blazing surface with full gloss, color and clarity. The reverse is crisp and clean with pack fresh background color, near perfect centering and no marks or blemishes of any kind. Buyer adds 2.50 for ship insured, US customers only. Please message with questions. Always combined shipping on multiple items won. Thanks, and good luck.