1949 Bowman Satchel Paige #224

Incredible card. The faded auto brings it a little lower.

If that auto was less faded this would be way higher. For signed vintage, i can be far more lenient on some card imperfections than the auto. Still a signed '49 Paige and a centerpiece for many collections.

autograph is lite and fading. THe card condition is ok with respectable centering

The card is really strong for signed vintage, but the auto is a miss. Reminds me of the saying, "Million dollar move, but a two-cent shot." This card sort of exemplifies why signed vintage is so tough. It all has to come together-- and then survive the journey through time. Plus a card was really loved and handled if it was signed way back when.