{"product_id":"1952-topps-131-morrie-martin-psa-ex-5","title":"1952 Topps #131 Morrie Martin PSA EX 5","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1952 Topps #131 Morrie Martin PSA 5 - From the Battlefield to the Big Leagues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every journey to the Major Leagues begins on a baseball diamond. For \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorrie Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the road to professional baseball included military service during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he served in the United States Army before returning home to pursue his baseball career. A determined left-handed pitcher, Martin eventually earned his opportunity with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia Athletics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, becoming part of Connie Mack's storied American League franchise during its final years in Philadelphia. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952 Topps #131\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures Martin at an especially meaningful point in his career, representing a player whose perseverance carried him from military service to the highest level of professional baseball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA EX 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e example is highlighted by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent centering and strong eye appeal for the grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Martin's portrait is nicely balanced within the borders, allowing the vibrant colors and unmistakable artwork of the 1952 Topps design to stand out. The card's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epleasing overall presentation and well-aligned borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give it an appealing visual quality, particularly for an example carrying an Excellent designation. With its classic Philadelphia Athletics imagery and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpressive centering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this PSA 5 is a wonderful addition for collectors who appreciate carefully selected examples of Topps' historic inaugural baseball set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin made his Major League debut with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooklyn Dodgers in 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but his greatest opportunity came after joining the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia Athletics in 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That season, he established himself as a regular contributor to the pitching staff, recording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 victories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while handling a substantial workload for the club. His career would also include appearances with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the determination and adaptability that allowed him to remain in the Major Leagues through the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67896306106677,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_131MorrieMartinPSAEX5.png?v=1792619086","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-131-morrie-martin-psa-ex-5","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}