{"product_id":"1958-hires-root-beer-test-set-no-tab-al-pilarcik-psa-2-orioles-rare-test-issue","title":"1958 Hires Root Beer Test Set No Tab Al Pilarcik PSA 2 Orioles Rare Test Issue","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-14:20;335-424\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1958 Hires Root Beer TEST SET — Al Pilarcik — PSA 2 GOOD (No Tab)\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA Cert #120505373\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:409;426-834\"\u003eRare vintage test issue! This is Al Pilarcik from the scarce 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 are significantly harder to find, making this a tough card for vintage set builders, Orioles 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;836-853\"\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;854-1032\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:46;854-899\"\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=\"20:1-20:32;900-931\"\u003ePlayer: Al Pilarcik, Outfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:26;932-957\"\u003eTeam: Baltimore Orioles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:20;958-977\"\u003eGrade: PSA 2 GOOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:55;978-1032\"\u003eCert Number: 120505373 (verifiable on PSA's website)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:301;1034-1334\"\u003eThe card features the classic Hires design — a sepia-tone player photo against a bright orange\/yellow background with Pilarcik's facsimile-style script name across the top and \"Baltimore Orioles\" along the bottom. The back includes his full bio, stats, and the vintage Hires Root Beer bottle graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:154;1336-1489\"\u003eSpeedy Al Pilarcik was a left-handed hitting outfielder who broke out for the Orioles in 1957, batting .278 with 9 home runs and 49 RBI across 142 games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:230;1491-1720\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally graded PSA 2 GOOD and encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder. Please review all photos carefully — 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=\"31:1-31:199;1722-1920\"\u003eA great opportunity to add a genuinely scarce 1950s test issue to your collection without the premium price of the set's bigger names. Test set Hires cards don't surface often — don't miss this one!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-34:219;1922-2165\"\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;2167-2255\"\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":67396922671149,"sku":"Paid $82.15 HA 9\/27\/25","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8160\/0045\/files\/57_561fb67d-86d2-4481-99e3-7d2b95794a6e.png?v=1787432535","url":"https:\/\/brcollectibles.co\/products\/1958-hires-root-beer-test-set-no-tab-al-pilarcik-psa-2-orioles-rare-test-issue","provider":"B\u0026R Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}