1948 Leaf Baseball #8 Satchel Paige Rookie Short Print - PSA Authentic (Altered)

• Sold For: $20,295
• Year: 1948
• Auction: 2023 February
• Lot #: 3
• Auction Category: Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Legendary Leaf Shortprint! Graded Authentic (Altered) by PSA due to a perimeter modification. Cornerstone 1948 Leaf Baseball #8 Satchel Paige rookie shortprint. This sweet beginning of the Negro League icon is well centered and entirely absent of surface creasing or other obtrusive wear. The portrait of the "Most picturesque player in baseball" with "fabulous gate-appeal" is a true winner with dazzling player/surface colors and a clean back. Don"t pass on this opportunity to secure a genuine Paige rookie with mid-grade appeal at a fraction of the typical rate!