2024 Topps Chrome Update Greg Maddux 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Orange Mojo Refractor
Trading card; lithographic print on metallic-foiled cardstock • Topps (Owned by Fanatics); design based on the 1989 Topps baseball card aesthetic
Style & Movement
Modern sports ephemera; 'Neo-Vintage' design (retro aesthetic with modern printing technology)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography with 'Mojo' (geometric pattern) holographic refractor finish and orange border tinting
Creation Period
2024
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches; vertical (portrait) orientation; standard-sized trading card
Subject Description
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux in a Chicago Cubs away uniform, depicted in a mid-pitch pose. The card features a 35th Anniversary commemorative logo (1989-2024) and vibrant orange geometric patterns.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; currently encased in a top-loader. Noted centering shift toward the left border.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $30.00 USD (based on scarcity of the Orange parallel and typical demand for Greg Maddux inserts)
Auction Estimate
$15.00 - $25.00 USD
Provenance History
Modern mass-market distribution through retail/hobby cardboard packs; likely secondary market acquisition
Art Historical Significance
Celebrates the 35-year legacy of the iconic 1989 Topps design. Greg Maddux is a 4-time Cy Young winner, making his cards highly collectible within the 'Player Collector' market segment.
Notable Features
Includes the Topps Chrome logo and the '1989-2024 35th Anniversary' stamp. The 'Mojo' refractor pattern is distinctive to 'Silver Pack' or 'Chrome Update' releases.
Condition Issues
Visible left-to-right centering issues (thicker right border); minor surface scuffing possible on soft chrome surfaces; vertical alignment is slightly off-center.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a PVC-free penny sleeve and rigid top-loader or magnetic one-touch holder. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the orange pigments.