1948 World Series Game 5 Full Ticket from Paige's Only WS--PSA 1.5

• Sold For: $984
• Year: 1948
• Auction: 2018 August
• Lot #: 528
• Auction Category: Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Advance tickets seekers take note of this rare and important World Series ticket. After decades of HOF level performance in the Negro Leagues, the great Satchel Paige finally made it to the Majors as a 42 year old rookie in July, 1948. Paige racked up a 6-1 record with an ERA of 2.48, to help the Cleveland Indians reach the "48 World Series. Presented is a 1948 WS Game 5 full ticket from Cleveland Stadium. Encapsulated by PSA with a grade of (FR 1.5), this nearly impossible ticket holds tremendous historic value. WS full tickets from this period are very tough and are usually considered buy on sight items. Being certified by a well respected entity adds great value and even better, this example is noted as the only G5 ticket graded by PSA, which should light up the radar for dedicated ticket chasers. There is a beyond in this case. Propelling this key postseason souvenir to the zenith of desirability is the fact that it represents Satchel Paige"s only WS appearance, as noted on the PSA grading label..