Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
One of the most coveted rookie cards of the 1950s is that depicting a lunging Jacques Plante, with the Quaker Oats version of the legendary netminder's RC offered here in alluring crease-free condition. The "green back" versions of Parkhurst's 1955-56 card issue were available in specially-marked boxes of various Quaker Oats cereals and produced in far lesser quantities than the regular Parkies, with a promotion to save and send in cards in exchange for prizes mentioned on the reverse. Plante and the Canadiens began their record run of five straight Stanley Cup titles in '55-56, with Jacques being awarded the Vezina Trophy for lowest goals-against-average after each season's success. His well-known style of coming out of his crease to play the puck and help his defencemen is curiously mentioned on the back of card #50, the write-up ending off with, "He likes to wander all over the ice, giving the coach a headache." With a wide left side border, the offered example boasts vivid colors, with light corner wear more evident at the top right and bottom right corners though still seen at the other two points as well. Encapsulated and assessed at EX 5 by PSA his riveting specimen will have you proudly admiring it upon its delivery - a jewel in your collection it will be as the PSA Pop Report tells the tale of only 55 Plante Quaker Oats rookie cards being submitted to the company over the years with this pop-17 example only bettered by five (5) PSA 6’s and one (1) PSA 7. Housed in a PSA that remains virtually flaw free, don’t miss out on this one!
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