{"product_id":"1952-topps-118-ken-raffensberger-psa-ex-mt-6","title":"1952 Topps #118 Ken Raffensberger PSA EX-MT 6","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1952 Topps #118 Ken Raffensberger PSA 6 - The Southpaw Who Kept Hitters Guessing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere was nothing overpowering about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Raffensberger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and that was precisely what made him so effective. A master of changing speeds and keeping hitters off balance, the crafty left-hander built his reputation on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrol, intelligence, and an exceptional understanding of pitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After beginning his Major League career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, Raffensberger found his greatest success with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCincinnati Reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, becoming one of the National League's most dependable starting pitchers. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952 Topps #118\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features the veteran during the latter stages of a career defined by precision rather than raw power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA EX-MT 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example offers a strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent-Mint representation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Raffensberger from Topps' legendary 1952 production. The grade reflects a desirable level of preservation for an original card now more than seven decades old, giving this example considerable appeal within the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e407-card checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the card occupies an attractive position for collectors seeking quality examples of the set's accomplished veteran players. The combination of its classic early Topps design and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent-Mint designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this a worthy addition to a carefully assembled vintage collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaffensberger's finest season came in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when he recorded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 victories and a 3.49 ERA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Cincinnati, earning his lone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational League All-Star selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He also developed a remarkable reputation for shutting down opposing lineups, tossing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 career shutouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and recording two one-hitters during the 1949 season alone. Across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 Major League seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Raffensberger compiled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e119 victories and more than 1,100 strikeouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, establishing himself as one of Cincinnati's most reliable arms during the postwar years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712823296309,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/KenRaffensberger.png?v=1792098986","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-118-ken-raffensberger-psa-ex-mt-6","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}