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Kosuke Fukudome Card Details

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Kosuke Fukudome
Topps Update & Highlights - Rookie  ·  2008  ·  #UH1
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000066006
Subgrades
10 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 60/40 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
Card Notes
Topps Update & Highlights 2008 captured midseason trades and call-ups during a pivotal year in baseball. Released as a supplemental set, it allowed Topps to document roster moves and emerging talent that the base set had missed, making it essential for collectors tracking that season's narrative. This set remains popular for its timeliness and the players featured during their breakthrough moments. Fukudome's rookie card here documents his arrival as an international signing with the Cubs, bringing considerable excitement to North Side fans. As the first card in the set, UH1 holds special significance for collectors pursuing his early cardboard, capturing him at a moment of genuine promise and possibility in his major league career.
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Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
10 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5
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1 Equal
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