{"product_id":"1952-topps-186-walt-masterson-psa-ex-mt-6","title":"1952 Topps #186 Walt Masterson PSA EX-MT 6","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1952 Topps #186 Walt Masterson PSA 6 - The Washington Workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA familiar face on American League pitching mounds throughout the 1940s and early 1950s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalt Masterson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built a lengthy Major League career with his powerful right arm and competitive approach to the game. Best remembered for his years with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashington Senators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Masterson was a dependable presence on the pitching staff during an era dominated by some of baseball's greatest hitters. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952 Topps #186\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the veteran hurler in the beautifully illustrated style of Topps' landmark release, featuring the bold colors and classic portraiture that have made this set a cornerstone of vintage collecting.\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 showcases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent centering for the assigned grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, resulting in a particularly attractive and balanced presentation. The well-proportioned borders beautifully frame Masterson's illustrated portrait, allowing the vibrant artwork to take center stage. With its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong centering, pleasing eye appeal, and solid Excellent-Mint preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this card offers the visual quality that discerning collectors appreciate when assembling a high-grade 1952 Topps set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterson enjoyed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14-season Major League career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, earning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo American League All-Star selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while pitching primarily for Washington and Boston. His finest season came in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when he recorded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 victories and a 3.13 ERA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the Senators, establishing himself as one of the club's most effective pitchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68006481133877,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_186WaltMastersonPSAEX-MT6.png?v=1793393875","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-186-walt-masterson-psa-ex-mt-6","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}