Ozzie Smith
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1979
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#116
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $150 depending on exact condition. Graded PSA 7: $100 - $200. Graded PSA 8: $300 - $500.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw 1979 Topps Ozzie Smith rookies in similar condition generally range between $75 and $120.
Condition Details
Slight centering shift towards the top and right. Corners appear relatively sharp for a vintage card, with minor touches possible under magnification. Edges show very light wear typical of cards from this era, but no major creases or paper loss visible through the top loader.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can comfortably achieve a PSA 7 or higher. Given Ozzie Smith's Hall of Fame status and the iconic nature of his rookie card, encapsulation by PSA or SGC protects the card and adds liquidity for future sale.
Card Description
Features Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith during his rookie season with the San Diego Padres. The card features a classic 1979 Topps design with a facsimile signature across the image, a yellow 'SHORTSTOP' banner in the top left, and a green 'PADRES' ribbon banner at the bottom.
Notable Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) of Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, widely recognized as one of the greatest defensive shortstops in baseball history ('The Wizard').
Authentication Notes
Standard Topps card stock and printing characteristics from 1979 are present. Color, fonts, and facsimile signature placement align with authentic Topps production, though careful inspection of the back and card stock thickness is recommended out of the holder.
Scanned: 2026-09-12T19:58:06.391823