Pinnacle Certified Authenticated Appraisal

Joe DiMaggio Pinnacle Certified Authenticated Trading Card with Bat Relic

This is a professionally authenticated sports trading card featuring legendary New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio. The card is encased in a protective clear plastic slab, characteristic of third-party grading services like Beckett (BGS) or similar. A primary feature is the 'Game-Used Bat' relic embedded in the top right corner of the slab, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity label at the top. The card artwork depicts DiMaggio in his iconic swing follow-through, wearing the Yankees' classic road gray uniform. The card has a black border and 'Pinnacle' branding at the top left. The condition of the card appears to be mint or near-mint, as it is protected within the sonically sealed case, though fine surface scratches on the outer plastic are possible. The card is presented in a custom red and black velvet-lined display box, suggesting it is a premium or limited edition release from the late 1990s or early 2000s when bat relic cards gained popularity. The craftsmanship of the slabbing process ensures archival protection, while the inclusion of the wood shard from a game-used bat adds significant historical and collectible value.