1988 Topps Baseball Tim Crews #693

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5-inch rectangular baseball card from the 1988 Topps set, featuring pitcher Tim Crews of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The card is constructed from typical semi-gloss cardstock of the era. The graphic design is characteristic of the 1988 series, featuring a white outer border surrounding a purple inner frame. The team name 'DODGERS' is printed in bold pink capital letters at the top, and the player's name is located in a diagonal yellow ribbon in the bottom right corner. The Topps logo is visible in the bottom left corner. The action shot shows Crews in his home white Dodgers uniform (number 52) with blue sleeves and a blue cap, holding a brown leather glove. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in a protective plastic sleeve, which has preserved it well; however, a slight centering shift toward the top and right side is visible. The corners appear relatively sharp with minimal whitening, and the surface shows no obvious creases or staining. This item represents the 'junk wax era' of sports collectibles, a period characterized by high-volume production. Tim Crews is notable for his role on the 1988 World Series championship team and for his tragic passing in a boating accident in 1993, which adds a layer of historical significance to his career collectibles.

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