{"product_id":"1952-topps-vic-wertz-signed-tigers-baseball-card-244-certified-psa-4-dna-auto-9","title":"1952 Topps Vic Wertz Signed Tigers Baseball Card #244 Certified PSA 4 DNA Auto 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOUGH VINTAGE SIGNED CARD FROM THIS ICONIC SET!! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor sale is a \u003cb\u003e1952 Topps Vic Wertz Signed Detroit Tigers Baseball Card #244\u003c\/b\u003e, authenticated and graded by PSA\/DNA. This card carries a \u003cb\u003ePSA 4 grade\u003c\/b\u003e with a stunning \u003cb\u003eDNA 9 certified autograph\u003c\/b\u003e, making it one of the finest signed examples from this iconic and historically significant 1952 Topps set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Only \u003cb\u003e3 signed copies have ever been graded PSA 4\u003c\/b\u003e, with just \u003cb\u003e2 graded higher\u003c\/b\u003e, per the PSA population report.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Vic Wertz (1925–1983) is forever remembered for hitting the towering drive in the \u003cb\u003e1954 World Series\u003c\/b\u003e that Willie Mays made his legendary over-the-shoulder basket catch on—often called \"The Catch.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlayer Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e A 4-time All-Star, Wertz was a feared slugger of the 1940s and 1950s, with 266 career home runs and over 1,700 hits. His autograph is scarce, particularly on his \u003cb\u003e1952 Topps issue\u003c\/b\u003e, as he passed away in 1983.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e PSA\/DNA Certified – card graded \u003cb\u003ePSA 4\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eAuto Grade 9\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring both the collectible’s condition and signature quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003erare, museum-quality piece of baseball history\u003c\/b\u003e—perfect for advanced collectors of signed vintage Topps cards, Tigers memorabilia, or fans of the 1954 World Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ PSA 4 Card Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ PSA\/DNA 9 Autograph Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Population rarity – only 3 graded a 4, with 2 higher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ From the legendary 1952 Topps set\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Signature from a player linked to one of the most iconic plays in MLB history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree USPS shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease view my other listings for more autographs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeague:\u003c\/strong\u003e Major League Baseball (MLB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952 Topps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutograph Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Signed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Wertz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer\/Athlete:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Wertz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports Trading Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutograph Authentication Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116747801\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallel\/Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Base]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutograph Authentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detroit Tigers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57908184055968,"sku":"198428975948","price":363.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/3662\/2752\/files\/57_b1eeadb0-aefa-4a68-94ce-227ab2e482e7.jpg?v=1781553728","url":"https:\/\/frontrunnersportsmemorabilia.com\/products\/1952-topps-vic-wertz-signed-tigers-baseball-card-244-certified-psa-4-dna-auto-9","provider":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}