The 1983 Topps checklist is famous for the inclusion of three Hall of Famers’ rookie cards. The Ryne Sandberg, Tony Gwynn, and Wade Boggs rookies from that release remain some of the most sought-after baseball cards of the decade. And, just like those three greats’ RCs are forever linked to the 1983 Topps set, Shohei Othani’s 2018 rookie offerings are inextricably linked with Topps’ 2018 productions.
This 2018 Topps Chrome Silver Pack ‘83 Othani Red Refractor rookie auto combines the two-way superstar’s debut season with a design that debuted 35 years prior. Silver packs that potentially held this beauty were given to collectors who purchased a Hobby box of 2018 Topps Chrome Update. Stamped 5/5, this example resides safely inside a PSA 10 / DNA 10 holder. The parallel treatment matches wonderfully with Ohtani’s Angels jersey for one of the three-time MVP’s most aesthetically pleasing rookies.
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