Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 534:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1979 Topps Ozzie Smith Rookie Card #116 San Diego Padres
A 1979 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, card number 116. This is recognized as the rookie card for Smith during his tenure as a shortstop for the San Diego Padres. The front of the card features a color portrait of the player wearing a batting helmet with a Padres logo. The design includes a vertical orange banner on the right side with the team name “PADRES” and the player’s name and position. A circular Topps logo is located in the lower right corner. The reverse of the card is printed with green and gray ink, detailing Smith’s complete major and minor league batting records, biographical information, and a “What Happened” historical trivia section. The copyright line at the bottom right reads “A* © 1979 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A.”.
Provenance / Authentication Note: This item originates from a single-owner collection assembled by a dedicated sports fan (with a strong focus on Notre Dame and New York Yankees memorabilia). The collector actively pursued autographs over many years through in-person events, including games, autograph shows, and visits to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum during player events, as well as through direct mail requests to athletes and celebrities. The collection included supporting material such as handwritten correspondence sent to athletes (in some cases with payment enclosed), along with photographs of the collector with various signers. A portion of this same collection was featured in our March 21st auction, where multiple items were authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA). In regards to any items with signature(s): While this specific item(s) may not be individually submitted for third-party authentication, it originates from the same collection and shows consistency with previously authenticated pieces. As with many large autograph collections, there may be a small number of facsimile or clubhouse-style signatures present, but for the most part we have seen AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES within the collection. Based on the overall provenance and our review, we maintain a strong level of confidence in the authenticity of most items. Bidders are encouraged to review all photos carefully and bid according to their own level of comfort. No additional authentication documentation is included unless visible within the lot photos. Please reach out with any questions.
Condition report:
This card is ungraded and is housed in a clear protective sleeve. The front image is off-center, shifted toward the bottom and right edges. The reverse is also off-center toward the top and right. The corners show light softening and minor wear. Edges show typical minor shelf wear and light chipping for this card stock. The surface appears generally clean with good color and no major creases or scratches visible.
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