Topps Archives Refractor Appraisal

2002 Topps Archives Reserve Mickey Lolich Refractor Baseball Card

This is a 2002 Topps Archives Reserve modern reprint of the 1971 Topps Mickey Lolich baseball card (#100). The card measures the standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and features a distinctive black border design characteristic of the 1971 set, though this version includes a high-gloss 'Refractor' finish that creates a rainbow reflective effect on the central image area. The photography depicts Lolich, a prominent Detroit Tigers pitcher, in a crouched fielding stance wearing a Detroit road uniform. The top of the card displays 'TIGERS' in bold yellow block lettering, with 'mickey lolich' in red and 'pitcher' in white. A notable modern marking is the red, white, and blue 'Topps ARCHIVES RESERVE 2002' logo located in the upper right corner of the inner photo frame. The card includes a fascimile signature of Lolich across the bottom. Visible condition shows the card is housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve; the corners appear sharp with no significant chipping to the fragile black borders, which are notorious for showing wear. The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top. There are no visible creases or surface scratches on the reflective chrome-like surface, indicating a high-grade specimen of a modern nostalgic release.