{"product_id":"1968-topps-johnny-bench-ron-tompkins-rookie-247-psa-1-5-fr-reds-hof","title":"1968 Topps Johnny Bench \/ Ron Tompkins Rookie #247 PSA 1.5 FR Reds HOF","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn a true piece of baseball history with this \u003cstrong\u003e1968 Topps Reds Rookie Stars Johnny Bench \/ Ron Tompkins #247\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally graded \u003cstrong\u003ePSA 1.5 FR\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic vintage rookie card features \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Bench\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the greatest catchers in Major League Baseball history, alongside Cincinnati Reds pitcher \u003cstrong\u003eRon Tompkins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bench would become the cornerstone of Cincinnati's legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBig Red Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e and establish himself as one of the most important players ever to play the catcher position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his Hall of Fame career, Bench earned \u003cstrong\u003e14 All-Star selections, 10 Gold Glove Awards, two National League MVP Awards, and two World Series championships\u003c\/strong\u003e. He was inducted into the \u003cstrong\u003eBaseball Hall of Fame in 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1968 Topps #247\u003c\/strong\u003e is Bench's recognized rookie card and remains one of the key rookie cards of the 1960s. Professionally authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by PSA, this \u003cstrong\u003ePSA 1.5 FR\u003c\/strong\u003e example provides an accessible opportunity to add one of vintage baseball's cornerstone Hall of Fame rookie cards to a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCard Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers: Johnny Bench \/ Ron Tompkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Topps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard: Reds Rookie Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard Number: #247\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam: Cincinnati Reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: PSA 1.5 FR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohnny Bench Rookie Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseball Hall of Fame – Class of 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Time National League MVP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-Time All-Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-Time Gold Glove Award Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Time World Series Champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Hall of Fame Rookie Card from the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally Authenticated \u0026amp; Encapsulated by PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped securely from our trusted hobby shop located in Carver, MA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49546610704643,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/6760\/9434\/files\/img20260831_13175732_ce66e443-ecf4-4ef4-8001-3bd5bbfa97f1.jpg?v=1788197451","url":"https:\/\/www.mpsportscards.com\/products\/1968-topps-johnny-bench-ron-tompkins-rookie-247-psa-1-5-fr-reds-hof","provider":"MP Sports Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}