{"product_id":"1955-bowman-elston-howard-rookie-card-signed-auto-sgc-jsa","title":"1955 Bowman Elston Howard Rookie Card, Signed Auto. SGC JSA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003e1955 Bowman Elston Howard Rookie Card, Signed Auto. SGC JSA\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eA true piece of baseball and cultural history, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eElston Howard signed 1955 Bowman Rookie Card\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most important figures ever to wear the pinstripes. As a rookie issue from the classic 1955 Bowman set, the card itself is already highly desirable — but paired with Howard’s autograph, it becomes an exceptionally scarce and meaningful collectible. This example has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"421\"\u003egraded Authentic by SGC\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\"\u003ecertified authentic by JSA\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering both preservation and confidence for collectors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eElston Howard holds a special place in the history of the game as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"653\"\u003efirst Black player in New York Yankees history\u003c\/strong\u003e, breaking the franchise’s long-standing color barrier in 1955. Beyond that historic milestone, Howard went on to build a remarkable career, earning multiple All-Star selections, winning the \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e1963 American League MVP\u003c\/strong\u003e, and playing a key role in several Yankees championship teams. His legacy extends far beyond statistics — he helped pave the way for future generations while becoming a cornerstone of one of baseball’s most storied franchises.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1481\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eSigned examples of Howard’s rookie card are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eextremely rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly with strong authentication and encapsulation. Combining rookie-year significance, historical importance, and autograph scarcity, this card stands as a true cornerstone piece. A must-have for advanced collectors seeking both Yankees history and one of the most meaningful stories in baseball’s evolution.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eShips FedEx\/UPS\/USPS with Insurance.\u003cbr\u003eQuestions?5514863768!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52009117942062,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5061\/9438\/files\/57_7c69dce6-8390-4dc5-942f-051ae2585d5d.jpg?v=1777693541","url":"https:\/\/bcvintage.com\/products\/1955-bowman-elston-howard-rookie-card-signed-auto-sgc-jsa","provider":"BC Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}