1990 Topps #583 Bruce Benedict Braves All-Star High # Baseball

"Description

You're looking at a pristine piece of Braves history - a 1990 Topps Bruce Benedict #583 in spectacular Near Mint to Excellent condition! This high-numbered gem celebrates a rare breed in baseball: a player who spent his entire 12-year career with one 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 represents Benedict's final Topps card, documenting the conclusion of his remarkable 12-year career spent entirely with the Atlanta Braves. In today's era of constant player movement, one-team players have become increasingly rare and collectible!

The portrait shot perfectly captures Benedict in his classic Braves uniform and cap - the only professional uniform he ever wore during his MLB career. This card honors a 2-time All-Star (1981, 1983) catcher who embodied loyalty in an era before free agency dominated the sport.

Perfect for Braves team collectors, one-team player enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to complete a pristine 1990 Topps high-number set. The distinctive red borders of the Braves 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 of high-number cards continues to become more challenging with each passing year.

Color retention is superb with vibrant reds and blues 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: Bruce Benedict - 2-time All-Star Catcher (1981, 1983)

• Team: Atlanta Braves (his only MLB team for all 12 seasons)

• Card Number: #583 (High Number in the set)

• Year: 1990 Topps

• Career Span: Entire career with Braves (1978-1989)

• Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama

• Final Card Status: One of Benedict's last cards as his career concluded in 1989

• Statistical Interest: Complete batting statistics covering his entire 12-year career

• Family Note: Card specifically mentions he and his wife are parents of 3 children

• Design Elements: Distinctive red borders with yellow inner frame - specific to Braves team design

Rarity

While 1990 Topps cards were produced in significant quantities, finding high-number examples in this exceptional condition 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 Braves 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 from the end of the set typically received more handling as collectors searched through packs looking for stars and rookies. High numbers in pristine condition are increasingly sought after by advanced set builders.

As the emphasis on player loyalty increases in today's free agency era, cards featuring players who spent their entire career with one team are gaining newfound appreciation among collectors seeking baseball's endangered ""loyalty"" specimens.

Collector's Note

The market for high-grade junk wax era cards has experienced remarkable growth in recent years as collectors recognize the surprising scarcity of pristine examples. What was once overlooked is now increasingly appreciated.

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 represent a tiny fraction of the original print run.

This is potentially your BEST CHANCE to acquire a high-grade example of this high-number card before prices for pristine junk wax era cards continue their upward trajectory! The market is increasingly recognizing the scarcity of genuinely Near Mint-Mint examples.

The investment potential for cards of one-team players continues to show strong growth as these loyal players become increasingly rare in modern baseball. Benedict's entire 12-year career with the Braves represents a baseball characteristic that's becoming extinct.

This card represents a perfect specimen for any high-grade 1990 Topps set build, Atlanta Braves team collection, or showcase of players who demonstrated extraordinary loyalty by spending their entire career with one franchise. The condition quality speaks for itself!

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire premium condition examples from this nostalgic era continues to narrow as more collectors recognize the surprising difficulty in finding untouched, pristine examples.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of baseball card history featuring a player who demonstrated exceptional loyalty throughout his entire 12-year career in exceptional condition before it disappears into another collection for decades!"

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Condition: Ungraded

Item specifics

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