2024 Topps Chrome Greg Maddux 1989 35th Anniversary Orange Mojo Refractor
Trading card, specifically a modern sports collectible on metallic-plastic cardstock • Produced by Topps (Fanatics); original photograph attributed to Topps archive
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports Ephemera / Neo-Vintage Design
Medium & Technique
Cromolithography on chromium-layered cardstock with a "Mojo" or "Mega Box" etched foil refractor pattern and orange tinting
Creation Period
2024
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches; Standard trading card portrait format
Subject Description
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux in his Chicago Cubs away uniform, depicted in a pitching follow-through. The design utilizes the 1989 Topps set aesthetic for the 35th-anniversary celebration.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. Noted surface glare from protective sleeve; centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $20 USD
Provenance History
Acquired via retail distribution (2024 Topps Chrome Mega Box retail exclusive).
Art Historical Significance
Significant as part of the Topps 'Throwback' initiative, bridging modern printing technology with the 1980s 'Junk Wax' era design language. Maddux is a Tier 1 collectible athlete.
Notable Features
Features the '35th Anniversary' 1989-2024 bust stamp; Orange Mojo Refractor pattern; Serial numbered (typically to /25 or /199 depending on specific year variations, though numbers are on reverse).
Condition Issues
Visible surface contact with a soft sleeve; potential edge wear on top border; secondary market value is highly dependent on sub-millimeter centering which appears imperfect here.
Conservation Recommendations
Place in a PVC-free semi-rigid holder (Toploader) or magnetic One-Touch case. Keep out of direct UV light to prevent fading of the orange pigment.
Collector Notes
Value