August Card & Memorabilia Auction Closing August 28-29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2021
Graded PRISTINE 10 by BGS, with signature graded “10” by Beckett. Rookie Card. Shohei Ohtani stars on this stunning 2018 Topps Chrome “1983 Autographs” Orange Refractor rookie card. The card is also personally autographed by Shohei Ohtani in bright blue ink. Possibly the hottest name in baseball, Shohei Ohtani has taken Major League Baseball by storm through his spectacular pitching and batting performances. Ohtani is a former American League Rookie of the Year, and has been frequently compared to Babe Ruth. The card’s BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 10, Edges: 10, Surface: 10. A statement on the back by Topps attests to the authenticity of the signature, and serves as the item’s COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered “20/25.” Of the seven examples of this card currently in the Beckett population report, this is the only one graded at this tier, with none graded higher! Pristine condition.