{"product_id":"1955-topps-2-ted-williams-psa-nm-mt-8","title":"1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams PSA NM-MT 8","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams PSA 8 - The Splendid Splinter Returns to Topps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a story unlike almost any other superstar card of the decade. Williams had been absent from Topps’ 1954 set after an unusual contractual dispute surrounding his exclusive appearance with the company, but in 1955 he returned in spectacular fashion—occupying \u003cstrong\u003eboth the first and final cards of the 206-card set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Card #2 presents the Red Sox legend in Topps’ bold horizontal format, with a commanding portrait set against a vivid backdrop and an action image of the most celebrated swing of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003ePSA NM-MT 8\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example offers impressive preservation of one of the key cards from the issue. Its position near the very beginning of the set created an additional challenge, as low-numbered cards often endured greater handling and exposure when collections were stacked, sorted, and stored. Add the familiar concerns of \u003cstrong\u003ecentering, print quality, corners, edges, and surface wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a PSA 8 becomes a particularly appealing way to own Williams from the heart of his playing career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the card even more remarkable is the version of Williams it represents. Military service had taken him away from baseball for most of 1952 and 1953, yet age and absence barely touched his ability to hit. In \u003cstrong\u003e1955, at 36 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, Williams returned to bat \u003cstrong\u003e.356 with a .496 on-base percentage and 28 home runs in just 98 games\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two years later, at 38, he would somehow win another batting title by hitting .388. Williams ultimately retired with a \u003cstrong\u003e.344 career average, 521 home runs, six batting titles, two Triple Crowns, and a .482 on-base percentage\u003c\/strong\u003e—still the highest in major-league history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53488593633589,"sku":null,"price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1955Topps_2TedWilliamsPSANM-MT8.png?v=1788806068","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1955-topps-2-ted-williams-psa-nm-mt-8","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}