Lot # 12: Extraordinary 1923-24 Nacionales Cigarros #43 Cristobal Torriente (HOF) - SGC VG 40

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Item was in Auction "Fall, 2014 Premier Auction",
which ran from 10/10/2014 4:00 AM to
11/2/2014 8:43 AM



One of 40 baseball subjects featured in this 1920s Cuban issue this card of Hall of Fame outfielder Cristobal Torriente has an eye appeal that far surpasses its technical grade. Minor scrapbook damage on the reverse is the primary culprit as the card was likely once affixed into the album that was issued to contain the much larger set (which also included athletes from other sports as well as actors actresses and more). Torriente won two batting titles in the Cuban winter league and played a nine-game series against the New York Giants in 1920. During the series Torriente outhit Babe Ruth who was playing on the Giants roster for the series. Torriente was one of the greatest ballplayers to hail from Cuba and was part of the introductory class of the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame. Despite the technical grade this card is in remarkable condition its black borders exhibiting only minor chipping and the image quality extremely strong. Despite the lower grade the rarity of this card is such that just one example has been graded higher. An outstanding very rare example of one of Cuban baseball's greatest players. Population Data SGC Population: 8 total graded 2 at this level 1 higher PSA Population: none graded

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