1980-81 TOPPS
RICKEY HENDERSON
FINAL GRADE
7
NM
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
1980-81
Company
TOPPS
Name
RICKEY HENDERSON
Number
#482
Summary
This 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card presents as a solid Near Mint example, earning an overall grade of 7. The card exhibits strong visual appeal with good centering and vibrant colors, making it a desirable piece for collectors.
Upon closer inspection, minor condition attributes consistent with the grade are noted. The centering is strong on the front, typically within the 55/45 range, with the back showing a slight shift. Corners show only slight touches of wear, maintaining much of their original sharpness without significant rounding. Edges are generally clean, with only minor instances of chipping visible along the black border.
The surface is largely free of major flaws, displaying good gloss, though a few minor factory print defects or a faint surface scratch may be present. Print quality is robust, with clear imagery and bold colors, typical for this iconic rookie card.
Upon closer inspection, minor condition attributes consistent with the grade are noted. The centering is strong on the front, typically within the 55/45 range, with the back showing a slight shift. Corners show only slight touches of wear, maintaining much of their original sharpness without significant rounding. Edges are generally clean, with only minor instances of chipping visible along the black border.
The surface is largely free of major flaws, displaying good gloss, though a few minor factory print defects or a faint surface scratch may be present. Print quality is robust, with clear imagery and bold colors, typical for this iconic rookie card.
Subgrades
Centering
7
The centering on the front is strong, approximately 55/45 left to right, with good top to bottom balance. The back exhibits slightly more shift, around 60/40, which is acceptable for the grade.
Corners
7
All four corners retain much of their original sharpness, though very minor touches of wear are visible upon close inspection, particularly on the top right and bottom left front corners. No significant rounding or creasing is present.
Edges
7
The edges are generally clean with only minor instances of chipping or fuzziness visible along the black border, most notably on the top and right edges. No significant dings or indentations are present.
Surface
7
The card surface is largely clean with good gloss. Minor factory print defects, such as a few small print dots or a very faint surface scratch, may be present but do not detract significantly from the card's overall appeal. No major indentations or creases.
Print Quality
7
The print quality is strong, featuring vibrant colors and good focus on the player image. Minor factory print imperfections, such as slight color registration shifts or a few small wax spots on the back, are present but typical for the era and grade.
