2025 Topps Series 1 Greg Maddux 1990 Topps 35th Anniversary Red Mojo Refractor
Modern Sports Trading Card, Printed Cardstock with Chromium finish • Topps / Fanatics (Graphic Design Team)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports Memorabilia / Retro-Modern Hybrid (utilizing the 1990 Topps design aesthetic)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on metallic-coated cardstock with Mojo (maze) refractor pattern etching
Creation Period
January 2025
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches (Standard Trading Card Format), Portrait orientation
Subject Description
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux in his Chicago Cubs away uniform, depicted in a mid-pitch throwing motion. The design features a retro 1990 border style with a modern prismatic red refractor background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent/Near-Mint (Raw), pending professional grading
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $75.00 (based on rarity of Red Parallel /5)
Auction Estimate
$35.00 - $100.00 (highly dependent on professional grading score)
Provenance History
Original production by Topps (Fanatics). Acquired via retail pack or secondary market purchase.
Art Historical Significance
Representing the 35th anniversary of the 1990 Topps set, this card serves as a bridge between the 'Junk Wax' era design and modern limited-edition parallel scarcity.
Notable Features
Red Mojo texture; '35th Anniversary' logo; 'Cubs' team header; Serial number (likely out of 5) visible on the lower right or reverse side.
Condition Issues
Potential for vertical surface scratching typical of Mojo refractors; edge chipping or corner wear likely absent if freshly pulled.
Conservation Recommendations
Storage in a PVC-free penny sleeve and a rigid top-loader or semi-rigid card holder to prevent surface oxidation or corner damage.