{"product_id":"1952-topps-112-henry-majeski-psa-ex-5-5","title":"1952 Topps #112 Henry Majeski PSA EX+ 5.5","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1952 Topps #112 Henry Majeski PSA 5.5 - The Hot Corner's Quiet Powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the Philadelphia Athletics struggled through much of the late 1940s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry “Hank” Majeski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gave their lineup a formidable presence at third base. A gifted hitter with a knack for driving in runs, Majeski developed into one of the American League's most productive infielders during his finest seasons. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952 Topps #112\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recalls a veteran whose career had already taken him from the Boston Braves to Philadelphia and eventually the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago White Sox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the changing landscape of American League baseball in the postwar years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA EX+ 5.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example occupies an appealing position between the traditional Excellent and Excellent-Mint classifications. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf-point designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds a welcome distinction to Majeski's appearance in Topps' landmark 1952 production, offering collectors a strong example of this classic early issue. With its memorable oversized format and colorful player illustration, card \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#112\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carries the unmistakable identity of Topps' first major baseball set. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA 5.5 grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides an attractive level of preservation for a card more than seven decades old, making it a worthy addition to a carefully assembled vintage collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajeski's finest season came in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1948\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when he batted an outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.310 with 12 home runs and 120 RBI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the Philadelphia Athletics, establishing himself as one of the league's most effective run producers. He followed with another strong campaign in 1949, batting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.310\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once again and earning recognition for his consistency at the plate. Across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 Major League seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Majeski collected more than 1,000 hits while playing for the Braves, Athletics, White Sox, and Indians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67711516475701,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_112HenryMajeskiPSAEX_5.5.png?v=1792092860","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-112-henry-majeski-psa-ex-5-5","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}