"Seldom has a sandlot ball player caused as much excitement as Brooks did in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a sensation and it wasn't long before Major League scouts were wearing grooves in front of his house, trying to sign him." Well, the Birds came out on top and surely the wonderful career of this man that followed surprised even those most solidly behind him in the beginning. He's first presented on a Topps offering right here in the 1957 Topps set, and copies of this particular card in the Mint 9 grade are in short supply when compared to the demand. This is a true gem, with high end centering, a clear, bright image (in contrast to many), lustrous surfaces and borders and the requisite 4 untouched corners. An outstanding example of the rookie issue of a very beloved Hall of Famer in strict Mint condition!