- (1) 1991 Topps Jeff Ballard Desert Shield #546 Graded NM PSA 7
Card Overview
This 1991 Topps Desert Shield card featuring Jeff Ballard of the Baltimore Orioles represents a truly unique and historically significant piece from the early 90s baseball card era. Far rarer than its standard Topps counterpart, the Desert Shield parallel was exclusively produced in limited quantities and distributed to U.S. military personnel serving in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. This distinct production and distribution makes each card, identifiable by its special foil logo, a highly sought-after collectible with a compelling backstory. For collectors looking to acquire pieces with significant provenance and scarcity, this PSA-graded example of the Orioles pitcher is an excellent addition.
Card Details
- Player: Jeff Ballard
- Team: Baltimore Orioles
- Position: P (Pitcher)
- Year: 1991
- Set: Topps Desert Shield
- Card Number: #546
- Parallel: Desert Shield — a highly coveted and scarce variation distinguished by its unique foil logo, exclusively distributed to U.S. military personnel during Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
- Autograph: No
- Serial Number: Not applicable
Grading & Condition
This historically significant card has been professionally authenticated and graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), receiving a solid grade of NM 7 (Near Mint). A PSA 7 signifies that the card is in excellent condition, exhibiting only minor flaws such as slight fraying on one or two corners, a minor printing imperfection, or a barely noticeable surface scratch, while maintaining overall strong eye appeal. The card is securely encased in a tamper-evident PSA slab, ensuring its long-term preservation and verifying its authenticity. The PSA certification number for this card is 80040068, which can be verified on PSA's official website.
| Autographed | No |
|---|---|
| Card Condition | Near Mint or Better |
| Card Name | Jeff Ballard |
| Card Number | 546 |
| Certification Number | 80040068 |
| Features | Desert Shield Parallel |
| Grade | 7 |
| Graded | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Parallel/Variety | Desert Shield |
| Player/Athlete | Jeff Ballard |
| Professional Grader | PSA |
| Season | 1991 |
| Set | Topps Desert Shield |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Team | Orioles |
| Type | Sports Trading Card |
| Vintage | No |
| Year Manufactured | 1991 |
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