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Willie McCovey's 512th hom… Card Details

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Willie McCovey's 512th hom…
Topps 1979 Highlights  ·  1980  ·  #2
6.5 Crown Grade
Very Fine+
Cert # 000053004
Subgrades
7.5 Centering
5.5 Corners
7 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering80/20 or better on the front. 85/15 or better on the back.
CornersRounding with some imperfections. Some chipping & nicks are present on corners. Minor handling evident, but overall shape maintained.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Topps' 1979 Highlights set captured the year's most memorable moments in baseball, released in 1980 as a special commemorative issue. These cards celebrated individual achievements and milestones that defined the season, offering collectors a curated snapshot of the sport's most significant events. The set remains popular with collectors for its focus on narrative moments rather than standard player portraits, giving it a unique place among early 1980s releases. This card documents Willie McCovey's 512th home run, a significant milestone in the slugger's storied career. McCovey's pursuit of baseball immortality resonated with fans, making cards from this highlights set particularly sought after by collectors interested in career achievements and the sport's statistical legacy.
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
6.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 6.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
7.5 / 5.5 / 7 / 8.5
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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