PERFECT 10!!!...In 1968, batting averages were relatively weak across both leagues and the season was later dubbed the “Year of the Pitcher”. With an average of .230 across the American League and .243 in the National League, pitchers held the upper hand, keeping ERAs down to 2.98 in the AL and 2.99 in the NL. In the American League, Denny McLain won 31 contests, the last pitcher to eclipse 30 wins, while St. Louis’ Bob Gibson went 22-9, posting a microscopic 1.12 ERA, the lowest modern-day ERA since Dutch Leonard in 1914. Offered here are three hitters who topped the American League batting statistics including two Hall of Famers in Carl Yastrzemski (.301) & Tony Oliva (.289) as well as Danny Cater (.290). As one of only three to achieve the pinnacle GEM MINT status, this #1 issue is something to behold. The first and last cards are always difficult, but this pristine #1 was clearly well preserved. Perfect across the board, we dare you to find a flaw. Gorgeous #1 issue from 1969.