1988 Leaf Vince Coleman baseball card #181 (not authenticated)

The item presented is a rectangular trading card, specifically the reverse side of a baseball card featuring player Vincent (Vince) Maurice Coleman, identified as card number 181 by the visual text within a baseball graphic in the upper left corner. The physical support is a standard cardboard stock with a characteristic yellow and black color palette typical of late 1980s sports card production. The top section displays biographical details including his birth date of September 22, 1961, birthplace of Jacksonville, FL, home of St. Louis, MO, height of six feet zero inches, weight of 170 pounds, switch hitter status, and right-hand throwing orientation. Below the biographical data, a table titled 'RECENT MAJOR LEAGUE PERFORMANCE' lists statistical rows for the years 1985 through 1988 as well as career totals, detailing team name, batting average, games played, at-bats, hits, runs, doubles, triples, home runs, runs batted in, stolen bases, walks, and strikeouts. Further down, text outlines contract status indicating he was signed through 1989 and acquired via the June 1982 amateur draft by the Cardinals. A 'CAREER HIGHLIGHTS' section recounts his achievements, such as leading the National League in stolen bases for four consecutive seasons and being the only player to steal over 100 bases in each of his first three seasons in the majors. The copyright notice in the upper right reads '©1988 LEAF, INC. Printed in USA'. The item shows minor signs of handling along the borders, with standard corner softening and some surface toning consistent with unauthenticated vintage cardboard collectibles stored without protective casing. The identification relies entirely on the clearly legible printed text and layout visible across the card surface, which matches known 1988 Leaf production standards, though the item itself remains unauthenticated and subject to potential reproduction or condition variations.

Based on what I can see from the provided image, the item presents visual characteristics consistent with a 1988 Leaf Vince Coleman baseball card #181, including the standard yellow and black layout, biographical details, and career statistics. However, I cannot verify from a photo whether the item is a true vintage printing or a reproduction, as physical inspection and paper stock analysis would be needed to confirm. The card displays minor signs of handling along the borders, including standard corner softening and surface toning. Because this piece is unauthenticated, the estimated value range of $1 to $3 assumes the identification is correct based on visible layout standards. If the attribution is incorrect or the item turns out to be a modern replica, copy, or unauthorized reprint, the market value would be negligible, likely under $1. Mass-produced late 1980s sports cards in ungraded, unauthenticated condition generally experience modest demand and typically trade in low-value ranges. To establish true status and potential value, physical examination by a professional grading service or third-party authentication expert would be required to rule out reproduction and assess the precise condition.