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2024 Topps Fernando Tatis Jr. 'Fabulous First: Tatis Walks Off Angels' Golden Mirror Image Variation SSP

This is a 2024 Topps baseball trading card featuring San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. The card commemorates his walk-off hit against the Angels, part of a 'Fabulous First' series. Unlike the standard base card, this is a 'Golden Mirror Image Variation' Super Short Print (SSP), identifiable by the distinctive gold-colored Topps logo in the upper right corner and the gold-foil stamped 'SD' logo and text border at the bottom. The card showcases a high-action photography style with a glossy finish on premium cardstock. Tatis is depicted in his San Diego Padres pinstripe uniform with yellow accessories. From a condition standpoint, the card appears to be in Excellent to Near-Mint condition, housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left side. The edges and corners appear sharp without visible whitening or chipping in the provided view. The reverse side, though not visible, would contain a unique SSP code in the fine print at the bottom, confirming its rarity. This modern collectible is highly sought after by team and player collectors due to its low print run compared to standard base issues.