1968 Topps Johnny Bench rookie card #247 – raw, pristine condition with sharp corners.

Description

⚾ 1968 Topps Johnny Bench Rookie Card (#247) – Raw, Pristine Condition, Grading Candidate

Step into the golden era of baseball with this 1968 Topps Johnny Bench Rookie Card (#247), one of the most iconic rookie issues of the 1960s. Bench, pictured alongside pitcher Ron Tompkins, went on to become the heart of the Cincinnati Reds’ “Big Red Machine,” earning 10 Gold Gloves, 2 MVP awards, and a place in the Hall of Fame.

Key Features:

• 🧢 Original 1968 Topps Johnny Bench rookie card (#247)
• 📉 Raw / ungraded, pristine condition – sharp corners, clean surface, vibrant colors, strong eye appeal
• ⚾ Features Bench during his rookie season with the Cincinnati Reds
• 🏆 Highly sought‑after rookie card with strong collector and investment appeal
• ✅ Grading potential: Excellent candidate for PSA or SGC submission

Why Collect This Card?
The 1968 Topps set is famous for its “wood grain” design, and Bench’s rookie card is a cornerstone of the hobby. Pristine raw examples are rare and highly desirable, especially with sharp corners and clean presentation. This card offers both immediate collector appeal and long‑term investment potential, with strong upside if professionally graded.

(NOTE: This card will be going out to be graded, so grab it at this price before it comes back.)