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2001 TOPPS SAMMY SOSA #688 BCCG 9 GRADED CARD
2001 Topps Sammy Sosa #688 BCCG 9 Near Mint or Better Chicago Cubs
This 2001 Topps Sammy Sosa card, numbered 688, features the legendary Chicago Cubs outfielder during the 50th Anniversary year of Topps baseball. The card showcases a vibrant action shot of Sosa in his pinstriped home uniform and includes the commemorative Topps 50 Years logo in the upper corner. The reverse side provides a comprehensive look at his Major League batting record through the 2000 season, highlighting his historic power-hitting stretch where he smashed 255 home runs over five years. This specific item comes professionally graded by BCCG as a 9, signifying a condition of Near Mint or Better. The card is securely housed in a protective slab, preserving the integrity of the corners, edges, and surface for collectors.
2001 Topps Sammy Sosa #688 BCCG 9 Near Mint or Better Chicago Cubs
Condition: This item is professionally graded by BCCG with a score of 9, designated as Near Mint or Better. The card is preserved in a protective sonically sealed slab, featuring a standard glossy finish common to the 2001 Topps series. The strike type is a standard commercial offset lithograph printing. This card holds significant historical context as part of the Topps 50th Anniversary set, celebrating Sammy Sosa during his dominant era with the Chicago Cubs following his historic home run chases of the late 1990s. The card displays vibrant colors and clear imagery, with the grading indicating high-quality preservation of the corners, edges, and surface. There is no precious metal content in this item.
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