1921 Asahina Sporting Goods Walter Johnson

My cycloptic scan detects high beauty levels that are weighed down by one zone of damage. Image and centering remain in the highest echelon.

Wow, this one is a first for me - what a card. The bottom left corner is obvious - everything else lifts it up. To me it still packs a lot of punch all considered - sit it in B tier and enjoy something no one else has.

Bottom left is obvious but this one should be graded on a major curve. I doubt anyone can show me a nicer one.

The stain in the lower left is certainly a problem and I wouldn’t argue against anyone giving a lower eye appeal rating because of it. For me? There are just so many other very strong attributes that override it .

The lower left SHOULD make much more impact, but the image just holds my eye so well. Every time I force myself to look at the damaged area my eye just naturally floats back to Big Train, and the image is so crisp and detailed, can even see the folds in his uniform. I also like the stadium background.

Everything about this is great besides that damn left corner. It holds up great and has a great image of the Big Train.

That bottom-left stain is rough, but this is such an interesting piece. Love the pose and the centering is good .

Very good image. Some surface wear and staining hold it back.

Well centered and the image looks great. The stain in the lower left is noticeable but doesn't impact the overall appeal too much. Some surface wear as well.

This is the only one of this card in existence, so can't be too choosy LOL! The good news in terms of aesthetics: the eye can linger on the crisp image of Big Trai with enjoyment. The unfortunate front damage impacts eye appeal yet not nearly as much as I initially thought. Card design works in eye appeal's favor here.