Item Report
1986 Topps Collectors' Series Pete Rose All-Time Record Holder Baseball Card
By: Topps (manufacturer)
Style: Sports Trading Card / Vintage Collectible Card
Origin: United States
Materials: Printed card stock, ink
Age: circa 1986
Condition: Good (visible wear to sleeve, apparent age-related discoloration, not officially graded)
Value: $2 - $10 (ungraded, assuming average circulated condition; higher if in mint condition or professionally graded)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Card front: 'TOPPS COLLECTORS' SERIES', 'ALL-TIME RECORD HOLDER,' 'PETE ROSE.' No back-of-card visible for further text, stats, or copyright.
Date: 2025-06-09 16:03:44.590386
Description:
A vintage baseball trading card featuring Pete Rose, produced as part of the Topps Collectors' Series. The card highlights Rose as an 'All-Time Record Holder.' The card design includes a faux-wood border with yellow highlight panels and features an image of Pete Rose in his Cincinnati Reds uniform. This card was part of a commemorative or special insert series produced in the mid-1980s by Topps, a leading baseball card manufacturer.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a commemorative sports trading card from the 1986 Topps Collectors' Series. The card honors Pete Rose, a highly celebrated yet controversial player, as an all-time record holder. Cards from this era, especially those that are not rookie cards, tend to have modest value unless in top condition or part of a complete set. The visible wear and possible staining on the card sleeve suggests non-mint condition, likely reducing collector value somewhat.
Individual Images:
- Other cards in the lot/sleeve are partially visible and likely from the same series or era. No close-up images of corners
- edges
- or reverse of the card were included. Residue or yellowing on sleeve suggests long-term storage
- possibly without protective hard case
- which may contribute to lower grade.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation included.
Condition:
Good (visible wear to sleeve, apparent age-related discoloration, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 98%
Identification is almost certain based on the distinctive yellow border, Topps Collectors' Series branding, and clear identification of Pete Rose as subject. The card matches well-known issues from Topps c. 1986.
Authenticity Score: 92%
The card appears consistent with genuine late-1980s Topps issues in terms of design, coloring, and style. No obvious indications of reproduction, but final authenticity would require in-person inspection for cardstock, print, and finer details.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Pete Rose, Topps Collectors' Series, 1986, baseball card, All-Time Record Holder, Cincinnati Reds, sports trading card, United States
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