{"product_id":"elston-howard-autographed-1961-topps-card-495-new-york-yankees-beckett-bas-20457439","title":"Elston Howard Autographed 1961 Topps Card #495 New York Yankees Beckett BAS #20457439","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Grade Yankees memorabilia: autographed and signed 1961 Topps Elston Howard Card #495, Beckett BAS encapsulated (#20457439).\u003c\/strong\u003e As the first Black player in New York Yankees history, Howard became a 12-time All-Star and a key piece of four World Series championship teams. He also earned the 1963 American League MVP, underscoring his impact as one of the era’s premier catchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthlete (MLB Catcher):\u003c\/strong\u003e Elston Howard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1961 Topps Card #495, hand-signed; Beckett BAS tamper-proof encapsulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), Cert #20457439\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis verified authentic Elston Howard autograph is backed by Beckett, a trusted third-party authenticator, which safeguards the signature’s credibility and supports long-term value for serious collectors. A classic vintage Yankees piece from a true championship era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mill Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45806770126892,"sku":"266361","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6196\/2028\/files\/OK_7_14_26_2062__10558.jpg?v=1784157464","url":"https:\/\/www.pristinemarketplace.com\/products\/elston-howard-autographed-1961-topps-card-495-new-york-yankees-beckett-bas-20457439","provider":"Pristine Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}