{"product_id":"1952-topps-40-irv-noren-black-back-psa-ex-5","title":"1952 Topps #40 Irv Noren Black Back PSA EX 5","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"rzdfam\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e1952 Topps #40 Irv Noren Black Back PSA 5 - A Future Yankee in Washington Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e1952 Topps #40 Irv Noren\u003c\/strong\u003e catches the talented outfielder at an interesting crossroads in his career. Noren had established himself with the Washington Senators after an impressive 1950 rookie campaign, and his strong play soon attracted the attention of the powerhouse New York Yankees. During the 1952 season, he was dealt to New York and immediately found himself in the middle of a championship race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"492\"\u003ePSA EX 5\u003c\/strong\u003e and features the \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eBlack Back variation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The card still pictures Noren with Washington, preserving the moment just before his career took a dramatic turn. Within months of the card’s release, he would be sharing a clubhouse with Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Phil Rizzuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1223\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNoren became a valuable piece of the Yankees dynasty, earning an \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eAll-Star selection in 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e and appearing on World Series championship clubs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e1952, 1953, and 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e. He later added another championship as a coach with the 1972 Oakland Athletics. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e1952 Topps Irv Noren Black Back PSA 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially compelling because of its timing—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1223\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eWashington on the card, New York in his immediate future, and three Yankees rings still waiting ahead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624043577653,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_40IrvNorenBlackBackPSA5.png?v=1791057503","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-40-irv-noren-black-back-psa-ex-5","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}