Charming 1952 Topps high number for Brooklyn relief specialist Joe Black, who went 15-4 out of their bullpen that year, winning the NL Rookie of the Year and finishing an amazing third in MVP voting. It would be take until "Fernandomania" for a fresh-faced Dodgers pitcher to garner so much fan and award voting respect. The BVG EX 5 shows an clear central image, clear borders, and lightly touched corners. A small bump on the right border near his cap seems to all that holds it back from even higher scores! (Note that small abrasions around his face appear to be on the grading container and not the card itself.)