1979 Topps Ozzie Smith Rookie Card #116
Ozzie Smith · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Ozzie Smith
Set
1979 Topps Baseball
Year
1979
Card #
116
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (Very Good) to PSA 5 (EX) based on visible soft corners, noticeable edge wear, and off-center border alignment.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Hall of Fame rookie cards of iconic legends like Ozzie Smith always maintain steady collector demand across the hobby.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40 - $80
Graded Value
PSA 4: $60-80, PSA 5: $100-130, PSA 6: $180-250
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of PSA 4 copies range from $65 to $85, while PSA 5 copies have recently traded between $100 and $130 on eBay.
Description
Offering a classic 1979 Topps baseball rookie card featuring Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith of the San Diego Padres. The card features a clear action portrait of Smith wearing the iconic brown and yellow Padres uniform and batting helmet. The bottom banner displays his name, position, and team name over an orange background.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Ozzie "The Wizard" Smith, one of the greatest defensive shortstops in MLB history and a cornerstone card for any vintage 1970s or Hall of Fame rookie collection.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1979 Topps card stock thickness, correct vintage font styles, authentic Topps printing dots visible under magnification. High confidence in authenticity; commonly counterfeited card, so professional grading is strongly recommended.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner rounding, edge chipping along the borders, and visibly heavy top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias typical of 1979 Topps print quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialty vintage auction houses such as Heritage Auctions or Goldin for graded copies.
Selling Tips
Due to counterfeits and conditional sensitivity of 1979 Topps, submitting the card to PSA or SGC for authentication and grading will maximize return and buyer confidence. Use clear high-resolution scans of the front and back out of the sleeve if selling raw.