{"product_id":"1958-hires-root-beer-test-set-chico-fernandez-psa-1-poor-scarce-no-tab-rare","title":"1958 Hires Root Beer TEST SET Chico Fernandez PSA 1 Poor Scarce No Tab Rare","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-14:20;322-413\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1958 Hires Root Beer TEST SET — Chico Fernandez — PSA 1 PR (No Tab)\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA Cert #120505372\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:542;415-956\"\u003eScarce vintage test issue! This is Chico Fernandez from the rare 1958 Hires Root Beer TEST SET — an 8-card trial issue produced before Hires released its full 66-card regular set. Test set cards were distributed in far smaller quantities than the regular issue, and Fernandez is widely considered one of the toughest cards in the test set to track down. Even advanced Hires collectors go years without finding one — a true condition-rarity opportunity for vintage set builders, Phillies collectors, and 1950s regional\/food-issue specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:18;958-975\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-23:55;976-1171\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:46;976-1021\"\u003eSet: 1958 Hires Root Beer Test Set (No Tab)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:47;1022-1068\"\u003ePlayer: Chico Fernandez, Infield (Shortstop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:30;1069-1098\"\u003eTeam: Philadelphia Phillies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:18;1099-1116\"\u003eGrade: PSA 1 PR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:55;1117-1171\"\u003eCert Number: 120505372 (verifiable on PSA's website)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:280;1173-1452\"\u003eThe card features the classic Hires design — a black-and-white player photo against a bright orange background with Fernandez's script name across the top and \"Philadelphia Phillies\" along the bottom. The back includes his full bio and the vintage Hires Root Beer bottle graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:323;1454-1776\"\u003eA historically significant player as well: the Havana-born Fernandez came up through the Brooklyn Dodgers organization and, after being traded to Philadelphia in 1957, became the first Black player in Phillies franchise history. He hit .262 in 149 games during that 1957 season with 51 RBI and strong defense at shortstop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:286;1778-2063\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally graded PSA 1 PR and encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder. The low grade keeps this scarce test issue affordable — please review all photos carefully, as the images are of the exact card you will receive and serve as the best indicator of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:155;2065-2219\"\u003eFor a card this hard to find in ANY grade, a PSA 1 is a fantastic way to check off one of the toughest boxes in the entire Hires checklist. Don't miss it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-34:219;2221-2464\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded card will be shipped securely — sleeved, bubble-wrapped, and boxed with tracking. Ships within [1] business day of payment. Please check out our other listings — we're happy to combine shipping on multiple wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:89;2466-2554\"\u003eThanks for looking, and follow our store for more vintage and graded cards added weekly!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67396922802221,"sku":"Paid $82.15 HA 9\/27\/25","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8160\/0045\/files\/57_f644e2b3-e41d-416b-b187-e7fa2e91de94.png?v=1787432539","url":"https:\/\/brcollectibles.co\/products\/1958-hires-root-beer-test-set-chico-fernandez-psa-1-poor-scarce-no-tab-rare","provider":"B\u0026R Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}