ALBERT PUJOLS | 2002 TOPPS 160 | BACK PHOTO POLANCO IN CAP | PSA GEM MT 10

PSA Graded Card - Certification #96865502 - Grade: GEM MT 10

This is a 2002 Topps Albert Pujols baseball card, numbered 160. The card features Albert Pujols in a batting pose wearing a St. Louis Cardinals uniform. The front design showcases a prominent orange border, a Topps All-Star Rookie cup logo, and the Cardinals team logo with a stylized navy swoosh at the top left. The bottom of the card features a curved red banner with Pujols' name. The card is known for the 'Back Photo Polanco in Cap' variation, a notable printing detail discussed among collectors. The card represents Pujols' early career and reflects Topps' signature vibrant, full-color photography of the era. There is no autograph on this card. Condition appears to be excellent as the card is encapsulated and graded GEM MT 10 by PSA, indicating perfect centering, sharp corners, and flawless surfaces. This card is significant as it comes from the early career phase of one of baseball's greatest hitters and is a sought-after base card for collectors. Unique identifiers include the year, player image, specific back photo variation, and set design.

Card Details:

Subject: ALBERT PUJOLS

Sport/Game: Baseball

Card Name: 2002 TOPPS

Card Number: 160

Variety: BACK PHOTO POLANCO IN CAP

Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Other Teams: Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers

College Teams: Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods