Ozzie Smith
Topps Baseball • 1979 Topps
Card Type
Shortstop (Player Card)
Set & Number
1979 Topps - 116
Rarity
Rookie Card
Edition & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM) to Mint (MT)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $600; PSA 8: $900 - $1,100; PSA 9: $5,000 - $10,000; PSA 10: $200,000+
Recent Sales
PSA 8 copies have recently sold between $850 and $1,200. PSA 9 copies remain highly volatile, often exceeding $7,000 due to centering issues prevalent in this set.
Condition Details
Excellent centering for this specific year (approx 55/45). Corners appear sharp with minimal touches. Edges look clean without significant chipping. Surface shows a vertical line which may be a mild print line or a scratch on the top-loader, but the card itself appears exceptionally well-preserved.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This card is notorious for poor centering and 'tilts.' Because this specific copy appears well-centered and has sharp corners, a grade of PSA 8 or higher is likely, which significantly increases value.
Card Description
Features Ozzie Smith in his San Diego Padres uniform. Top left lists 'Ozzie Smith', bottom left flag says 'Shortstop', and large green banner on the right says 'Padres' with a printed facsimile signature.
Notable Features
Ozzie Smith Rookie Card. Features a distinctive facsimile signature and the classic 1979 'banner' design.
Authentication Notes
The card stock appears consistent with 1979 grey cardboard stock. The print pattern on the 'Padres' banner and the sharpness of the facsimile signature are consistent with authentic prints. No immediate signs of reprinting or trimming are visible from this angle.
Scanned: 2026-03-06T22:39:36.029905