{"product_id":"1955-topps-155-ed-mathews-psa-nm-mt-8","title":"1955 Topps #155 Ed Mathews PSA NM-MT 8","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955 Topps #155 Ed Mathews PSA 8 - Mathews in the Heart of Milwaukee’s Rise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1955 Topps #155 Ed Mathews\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a period when Milwaukee had become one of baseball’s most exciting new destinations and Mathews was rapidly establishing himself as its great young slugger. Still just 23 years old, he had already produced a 47-home-run season and twice finished among the National League’s top MVP candidates. Topps’ horizontal 1955 design suits him especially well, combining a bold portrait with an action scene that showcases the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-handed swing that would terrorize National League pitching for more than a decade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has earned an impressive \u003cstrong\u003ePSA NM-MT 8\u003c\/strong\u003e, a strong grade within a set known for its centering, corner, print, and surface challenges. The expansive horizontal layout leaves little room for imperfections to hide, while the rich color and large portrait make overall registration especially important to eye appeal. Mathews’ card also comes from the more difficult \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-number portion of the 1955 Topps set\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another layer of collecting significance to an already important Hall of Fame issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMathews followed his explosive early seasons with another formidable campaign in 1955, hitting \u003cstrong\u003e41 home runs and driving in 101 runs\u003c\/strong\u003e as the Braves continued their ascent toward the top of the National League. Two years later, he would help Milwaukee defeat the Yankees in the \u003cstrong\u003e1957 World Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, ultimately finishing his career with \u003cstrong\u003e512 home runs, 1,509 RBI, and 12 All-Star selections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remarkably, Mathews was also the \u003cstrong\u003eonly player to suit up for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta\u003c\/strong\u003e, linking three chapters of franchise history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53488662970677,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1955Topps_155EdMathewsPSANM-MT8.png?v=1788806481","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1955-topps-155-ed-mathews-psa-nm-mt-8","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}