Item Report
Topps Collectors' Series Cliff Johnson Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Card
By: Topps Company, Inc.
Style: Vintage Sports Trading Card
Origin: United States
Materials: Printed cardstock
Age: circa 1985–1988
Condition: Very Good (protected in sleeve, minor corner and edge wear visible, not officially graded)
Value: $2–$10 (auction estimate for ungraded copy; value may vary based on condition and market demand)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Text on card: 'TOPPS COLLECTORS' SERIES', 'ALL-TIME RECORD HOLDER', 'CLIFF JOHNSON TORONTO BLUE JAYS'.
Date: 2025-06-09 15:59:44.930595
Description:
This is a trading card from the Topps Collectors' Series, featuring Cliff Johnson, an all-time record holder for the Toronto Blue Jays. The card appears to date from the 1980s, and depicts Johnson holding a bat, dressed in the team's blue and white uniform. The card border mimics a woodgrain frame and contains text along the top, bottom, and a yellow tab with his name and team.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This card is a vintage collectible from Topps, a widely recognized manufacturer of baseball cards. While Cliff Johnson was a notable player, this card is not considered highly rare or valuable on the open market, especially if ungraded and showing any signs of wear. However, it carries nostalgic and historical interest for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays and collectors of 1980s baseball era memorabilia.
Individual Images:
- The card is shown under a protective plastic sleeve
- suggesting the owner is preserving it
- which may help keep the card in its present condition. The visible image shows some very light edge and corner wear
- with no significant creases or surface damage apparent. No back image was provided
- so full assessment of condition
- authenticity
- or potential issues on the reverse cannot be made.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (protected in sleeve, minor corner and edge wear visible, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The card clearly identifies itself as a Topps Collectors' Series and features all the text, imagery, and format consistent with authentic period cards. The player's name, team, and additional information are legible and typical for this card type.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The card appears genuine and in original format based on the design, print style, and visible details. There are no obvious signs of reproduction or counterfeit, but the score is not 100% due to not seeing the card outside the protective sleeve and lacking reverse-side details.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Topps, Cliff Johnson, Toronto Blue Jays, vintage baseball card, 1980s, sports collectible, trading card, United States
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