Lou Gehrig Baseball Grand Slam Leader Card 1973 Topps No. 472 - Graded by Axiom in Very Good 3 after examination. Lou Gehrig, known as "The Iron Horse," was a legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees. He is celebrated for his incredible durability and a career batting average of .340, which helped the Yankees win six World Series titles.
Axiom examination grade assessment of this card's condition:
- Centering: The centering on the front appears to be good, with fairly even borders on all sides. The back also looks well-centered.
- Corners: The corners show visible wear. The top-left corner is noticeably soft, and the bottom-right corner has a visible crease or ding. The other corners also show some rounding.
- Edges: The edges appear to be relatively clean, but there is some visible wear along the bottom and right side of the card front.
- Surface: The front surface appears to have some minor scratches or print imperfections, and the back shows some scuffing and discoloration, particularly in the top-right area.
Given the clear signs of corner wear, especially the ding/crease on the bottom-right corner, and the surface issues, this card Axiom grades as "Very Good 3" condition.
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