Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 537:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1968 Topps Frank Robinson #500 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Card
This is an original 1968 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson, card number 500. Produced by Topps Chewing Gum (T.C.G.), the card represents Robinson during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles. The front design is characterized by the distinctive burlap or woodgrain pattern borders unique to the 1968 set. It features a portrait of Robinson in an Orioles cap and jersey set against a clear blue background, with a circular green emblem in the upper right corner indicating his position and team. His name is printed vertically in bold block letters along the right side. The reverse of the card contains detailed biographical information, a complete record of his Major and Minor League batting statistics from 1953 through 1967, and a trivia cartoon. The bottom right corner of the reverse includes the copyright mark T.C.G. Printed in U.S.A. The card is housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve.
Condition report:
The card is in Excellent to Near Mint condition. Centering on the front is slightly favorited toward the left border, while the reverse centering is excellent. Corners appear sharp with only negligible signs of wear. Edges are clean and straight without significant chipping. The surface remains bright on both sides with no visible creasing, staining, or surface marks.
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