This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/23/2018
Bob Gibson was a transformative hurler whose dominance forced the league to change the rules of the game. His inclusion in the diminutive 1963 Fleer set, though sporting just a 34-36 career record and 3.29 career ERA at the time, is a testament to the high level of expectations placed on the fiery hurler. Several years later, Gibson realized that potential with a game-changing 1.12 ERA in 1968, tossing 13 shutouts in the process. Presented is a PSA 10 GEM MINT example of Bob Gibson’s 1963 Fleer card. The perfect centering and accurate registration are expected to earn PSA’s top grade but this beauty exhibits an amazingly deep, pack-fresh green pigment on the back. It’s about as close to perfect as Gibson’s legendary 1968 season. Only 3 others have reached GEM MINT status at PSA.