Tug McGraw 1965 Apr 18 MLB Debut Baseball Giants Mets Ticket Stub PSA 7 Pop 1/2

UBER RARE TICKET FEATURING THIS METS & PHILLIES LEGEND!!

Offered here is an exceptional original April 18, 1965 ticket stub from the MLB debut of Tug McGraw, one of the most beloved pitchers in baseball history.

This historic game marked the Major League debut of Tug McGraw with the New York Mets against the San Francisco Giants, launching a career that would span nearly two decades and culminate in a World Series championship.

The ticket has been professionally authenticated and graded PSA 7 (Near Mint) and currently sits among the highest graded examples in the PSA population report, with only two copies graded and none higher.

Key Details

• Event: Tug McGraw MLB Debut

• Date: April 18, 1965

• Teams: New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants

• Type: Original Game Ticket Stub

• Grading: PSA 7 Near Mint

• Population: Pop 2 with none graded higher

• Era: Early career debut of future World Series champion

Historical Significance

Tug McGraw would go on to become one of baseball's most memorable pitchers, famous for his high energy and iconic rally cry “Ya Gotta Believe!” during the Mets’ miracle 1973 season. He later became a key member of the 1980 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies, recording the final out of the championship.

Owning a ticket from McGraw's very first Major League appearance is an incredible piece of baseball history and a centerpiece item for:

• Mets collectors

• Phillies collectors

• World Series memorabilia collectors

• MLB debut collectors

• Vintage ticket stub collectors

Condition

The ticket presents beautifully inside its PSA holder with strong eye appeal and sharp color for a mid-1960s ticket. PSA’s Near Mint 7 grade reflects the ticket’s outstanding preservation.

Investment Quality

With only two examples graded and none higher, this is an extremely scarce opportunity to acquire a top-graded ticket from the debut of a World Series champion and baseball icon.

Vintage MLB debut tickets are among the fastest-growing segments of the sports memorabilia market, particularly when tied to notable players and historic careers.

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