"1990 Topps #483 Alejandro Pena Dodgers '88 World Series Champion MINT NM-MT"

"Description

You're looking at a pristine piece of Dodgers championship history - a 1990 Topps Alejandro Pena #483 in spectacular Near Mint to Excellent condition! This gem features a key bullpen contributor to the legendary 1988 World Series championship team.

This stunning example stands out dramatically from the typically well-worn specimens from this era. The notoriously condition-sensitive red borders remain vibrant and chip-free - a true rarity for cards from this distinctive Topps design!

What makes this card particularly special is that it documents Pena's clutch performances in the 1988 Championship Series, specifically noting his NLCS save and win on the card back. These crucial playoff contributions helped propel the iconic '88 Dodgers to World Series glory!

The portrait shot perfectly captures Pena in his classic Dodgers uniform and cap - representing a pitcher who stood tall when it mattered most during one of baseball's most memorable championship runs. This card celebrates a key member of the Kirk Gibson-era Dodgers that shocked the baseball world!

Perfect for Dodgers team collectors, 1988 World Series team completists, Dominican player collectors, or anyone seeking pristine examples of championship-era players. The distinctive red borders of the Dodgers cards from this set create a striking visual appeal that stands out in any collection!

Condition

This card is in remarkable Near Mint to Excellent condition - truly outstanding preservation from the junk wax era! The notorious red borders, which typically show significant edge chipping, remain impressively intact.

The corners are razor sharp with absolutely no rounding or wear - a condition virtually never seen in cards from this set after 30+ years. Most examples found today show significant corner damage.

The surfaces remain pristine with no creases, folds, bends, or handling marks. The glossy finish on the front maintains its original luster with no scratches or scuffing.

Centering is exceptional and well within the coveted 55/45 or better ratio that serious collectors demand. Finding well-centered examples from the 1990 Topps set continues to become more challenging with each passing year.

Color retention is superb with vibrant reds, blues and yellows that remain as bright as the day this card was printed. Most surviving examples show significant fading or color degradation after decades of storage.

The card back is equally pristine with sharp printing, no staining, and excellent overall eye appeal. The yellow background remains bright with no fading or yellowing often seen on cards from this era.

Card Details

• Player: Alejandro Pena - 1988 World Series Champion Relief Pitcher

• Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

• Card Number: #483

• Year: 1990 Topps

• Playoff Achievements: Card specifically documents his 1988 NLCS save (10-5-88) and win (10-9-88)

• Championship Status: Key bullpen contributor to the iconic 1988 World Series champion Dodgers

• International Heritage: Born in Montecristi, Dominican Republic

• Statistical Note: Card documents his first Major League home run (7-23-83)

• Career Stats: Complete year-by-year pitching statistics from 1981-1989

• Design Elements: Distinctive red borders with blue inner frame - specific to Dodgers team design

Rarity

While 1990 Topps cards were produced in significant quantities, finding examples in this exceptional condition featuring members of the legendary 1988 World Series champion Dodgers is becoming increasingly difficult with each passing year.

High-grade examples like this are becoming more challenging to locate as collectors become more condition-conscious and the best examples are permanently sealed in graded slabs for long-term collections.

The distinctive red borders of the Dodgers design are notoriously susceptible to chipping and wear, making well-preserved examples increasingly uncommon as time passes. The vast majority of survivors show significant border damage.

Cards documenting playoff heroes from the iconic 1988 Dodgers championship team hold special appeal as this historic team continues to grow in legendary status. Pena's clutch performances in the 1988 NLCS were essential to the team's World Series run.

As the legendary status of the 1988 ""miracle"" Dodgers team continues to grow with each passing year, cards featuring key contributors to this championship are seeing increased collector interest beyond just star players like Gibson and Hershiser.

Collector's Note

The market for high-grade junk wax era cards featuring championship team members has experienced remarkable growth in recent years as team collectors focus on completing high-grade team sets of historic champions. The 1988 Dodgers remain one of the most celebrated ""underdog"" champions in baseball history.

Savvy collectors understand that while millions of these cards were printed, the vast majority were poorly handled, stored in detrimental conditions, or simply discarded. True gem specimens of championship team members represent a tiny fraction of the original print run.

This is potentially your BEST CHANCE to acquire a high-grade example of this 1988 World Series champion pitcher card before prices for pristine examples of championship team members continue their upward trajectory! The market is increasingly recognizing the historical significance of these cards.

The investment potential for cards of championship team members continues to show strong growth as baseball history continues to celebrate legendary title runs. The 1988 Dodgers championship, with its iconic Gibson homer and improbable victory, grows more legendary with each passing year.

This card represents a perfect specimen for any high-grade 1990 Topps set build, Los Angeles Dodgers team collection, 1988 World Series champions collection, or showcase of Dominican-born players who made playoff history. The condition quality and historical significance speak for themselves!

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire premium condition examples of 1988 World Series championship team members continues to narrow as more collectors recognize the historical significance of this iconic Dodgers team.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Dodgers championship history featuring a clutch playoff performer from the legendary 1988 title run in exceptional condition before it disappears into another collection for decades!"

 _gsrx_vers_1723 (GS 9.9.3 (1723))

Condition: Ungraded

Item specifics

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.