Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 587:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1985 Topps Baseball Jimmy Key Toronto Blue Jays #193 Rookie Card
This is a 1985 Topps baseball card featuring Jimmy Key, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, identified as card number 193. This card serves as the primary rookie card for the two-time World Series champion and five-time All-Star. The front of the card features a dynamic action photograph of Key in his Blue Jays uniform, framed by a white border with the iconic 1985 Topps design elements, including a large blue team name banner in the lower right and the Topps logo in the lower left. The reverse side is printed on the standard green cardstock used for the 1985 set and includes Key’s complete major and minor league statistics through the 1984 season. It also features biographical information noting he was drafted from Clemson University and includes a baseball trivia quiz at the bottom.
Condition report:
This card is presented in an ungraded, raw state and is housed in a protective soft plastic sleeve. Centering: The front centering is off-center, favoring the top and left borders. The reverse centering is also shifted toward the top. Corners: The corners appear sharp and well-defined with only very minor touches of wear visible upon close inspection. Edges: The edges are clean and show no significant chipping or whitening. Surface: The front surface maintains a clean appearance with no visible scratches, print lines, or creases. The reverse is clean with the standard matte texture and coloration expected for this vintage.
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