Roberto Clemente — 1955 Topps
Like Mantle, Roberto Clemente is regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats. An MVP, two-time World Series champion, and Hall of Famer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Clemente’s life was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash following the 1972 season. Following the tragedy, Clemente’s memorabilia became increasingly desired. In 2015, a Clemente rookie card sold for $310,700. Just one year later, a PSA 9 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie card shattered that number — selling for $478,000 at an auction.
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