1940-59 PM10 Stadium Pin 1.75 Roger Maris Yellow Background PSA 4 VG-EX

  

Offered is an original Roger Maris pin cataloged by PSA as part of the 1940-59 PM10 Stadium Pins 1.75-inch series. This distinctive "Yellow Background" variation features Maris wearing a New York Yankees cap, with a bat positioned behind his head and his name printed along the bottom. The pin has been authenticated and professionally graded PSA VG-EX 4, certification number 155892022. Its vivid yellow background, larger 1.75-inch format, and classic portrait make it an especially attractive piece of vintage Roger Maris memorabilia. According to the PSA Population Report at the time of listing, only two examples of this specific 1.75-inch Roger Maris "Yellow Background" variation have been graded by PSA.

This example is graded PSA VG-EX 4, with only one example graded higher at PSA 5. Population figures are subject to change. Roger Maris is best remembered for his historic 1961 season, when he hit 61 home runs and surpassed Babe Ruth's longstanding single-season record of 60. Maris won consecutive American League Most Valuable Player awards in 1960 and 1961 and helped lead the Yankees to five consecutive American League pennants from 1960 through 1964.

A seven-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion, Maris remains one of the most recognizable players of baseball's postwar era. His 61-home-run record stood as the American League standard for 61 years. PM10 stadium pins were produced in numerous sizes, designs, and player variations. Collectors can encounter differences in background color, portrait, size, team affiliation, and placement of the player's name. PSA catalogs this example as part of the 1940-59 PM10 Stadium Pins 1.75-inch series and specifically identifies the variation as Yellow Background.

Its vivid design and exceptionally small PSA population distinguish it from more commonly encountered Roger Maris pinbacks. Professionally graded PSA VG-EX 4. The front retains a strong yellow background and a clear, attractive portrait of Maris. Visible condition characteristics include surface scratching, light staining and toning-particularly along the lower name banner-and general age-related wear consistent with the assigned grade. The reverse exhibits oxidation, surface wear, and age-related discoloration. The original pinback remains present and shows oxidation. The pin is securely encapsulated in a PSA holder. Please review all photographs carefully for its precise appearance and condition.