1949 Bowman Satchel Paige #224

Just the facts, ma'am.

Off center, rounded corners and tape in several areas bring this one down. Autograph is extremely faded.

Yeah, even when you’re talking about the legend that is Satchel Paige, that old tape discoloration is still an eyesore. It’s like even a legend can’t outshine that kind of vintage battle scar. It’s got decent centering. So everything else? Not so great.

Tape is tough to overcome. I’m liking the centering but it wouldn’t be the first card I show off to others. Is Satchel Paige faintly shown on the tape? Hard to tell

Sorry, that's an F

Sadly time has eroded the auto to the point it looks like just a piece of tape is on the card. I would assume it was an attempt many decades ago to preserve the auto?

fading of the colors, discoloration, the tap residue on the card is a major distraction

Unfortunate, but have to be accurate.