Cliff Hagan was a standout forward in the early years of the NBA, known for his smooth left-handed hook shot and relentless scoring ability. A star at the University of Kentucky, Hagan served in the military before beginning his pro career with the St. Louis Hawks in 1956. He quickly became a five-time NBA All-Star and a key contributor to the Hawks' 1958 NBA Championship—the only title in franchise history. Hagan averaged over 18 points per game across his career and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. His legacy remains strong among vintage basketball fans. This Hall of Fame rookie card hails from the notoriously condition-sensitive 1957-58 Topps Basketball set, an issue well-known for print defects and centering challenges. While the image of Cliff Hagan may appear fuzzy or out of focus—particularly on his face—this is actually how all copies were printed by Topps, and it is entirely correct for the card. This example is free of most of the distracting white print dots that commonly plague the issue and is nicely centered for the set. Sharp corners throughout make this a high-end example for the grade assigned!