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2011 Allen & Ginter Jaime Garcia GMA 10 Card
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Jaime Garcia #303 GMA 10 Gem MT St. Louis Cardinals
This 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Jaime Garcia card features the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher in the classic, tobacco-era inspired design that the Allen & Ginter series is known for. This specific card, numbered #303 in the set, has been professionally graded by GMA as a Gem Mint 10, indicating it is in top-tier condition with sharp corners and excellent centering. The front showcases a painted-style portrait of Garcia in his Cardinals uniform, while the reverse provides a comprehensive breakdown of his career statistics, physical measurements, and biographical information. As a high-grade specimen in a clear protective slab, this card is a perfect addition for fans of the World Series-winning 2011 Cardinals or collectors of the iconic Allen & Ginter baseball series.
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Jaime Garcia #303 GMA 10 Gem MT St. Louis Cardinals
Condition: This card is graded Gem Mint 10 by GMA, indicating it is in top-tier preservation with sharp corners, clean edges, and excellent centering. The surface appears free of visible defects or staining, maintained within a protective sonically sealed slab. As a modern trading card, it is composed of cardstock and does not contain precious metal content like gold, silver, or platinum.
Historical Context: This 2011 Allen & Ginter card by Topps features Jaime Garcia, a key left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2011 season was significant as Garcia helped lead the Cardinals to a World Series championship. The Allen & Ginter set is known for its vintage 19th-century aesthetic, celebrating both baseball stars and world champions in a tobacco-card style layout.
Strike Type: This is a standard base card issue with a matte finish consistent with the Allen & Ginter brand's heritage design. It is not a proof or deep cameo strike.
Grading: The item has been professionally graded by GMA Grading and assigned a grade of Gem MT 10. The certification number is 72251131.
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