{"product_id":"1952-topps-185-bill-nicholson-psa-ex-mt-6","title":"1952 Topps #185 Bill Nicholson PSA EX-MT 6","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1952 Topps #185 Bill Nicholson PSA 6 - Swish Nicholson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore home runs became baseball's defining spectacle, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill “Swish” Nicholson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the National League's most feared sluggers. A powerful left-handed hitter best remembered for his years with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago Cubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Nicholson earned his nickname from the mighty swings that made him a formidable presence at the plate. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952 Topps #185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the veteran outfielder near the end of an impressive Major League career, featuring the colorful painted portraiture and unmistakable design of Topps' legendary 1952 release.\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 displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent centering for the assigned grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a particularly attractive and well-balanced presentation. The nicely proportioned borders frame Nicholson's classic illustrated portrait, allowing the rich colors and distinctive artwork to stand out. With its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong centering, appealing eye appeal, and desirable Excellent-Mint condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a beautiful example of an early Topps card featuring one of the National League's notable power hitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicholson's accomplishments speak for themselves. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-time National League All-Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he led the league in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome runs and RBI in both 1943 and 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an extraordinary achievement during baseball's wartime years. In 1944, he finished just behind Marty Marion in the National League MVP voting after blasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 home runs and driving in 122 runs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Nicholson also helped lead the Cubs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1945 World Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cementing his place in franchise history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68006430998837,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_185BillNicholsonPSAEX-MT6.png?v=1793393570","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-185-bill-nicholson-psa-ex-mt-6","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}