1979 Topps Ozzie Smith Rookie Card #116

This is a 1979 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith during his tenure with the San Diego Padres. This card is widely recognized as Ozzie Smith's primary rookie card. The item is printed on standard vintage cardstock with a matte finish. The design features a header with the player's name in red sans-serif type and 'SAN DIEGO PADRES' in blue, with the position 'SS' (Shortstop) in the upper right. The central image shows a young Smith in a batting stance wearing the classic brown and yellow vintage Padres uniform. Notable for its historical significance, this specific card shows signs of vintage wear, including softening or slightly rounded corners and a rough top edge that may be a result of the original factory cutting process or secondary wear. The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top right margin. The card is currently housed in a clear protective plastic toploader, which reflects some glare in the photograph. Although the user mentioned '2006 Topps' as context, this is a distinct 1979 original or a later reprint/tribute card styled exactly after the 1979 design. The colors remain relatively vibrant for the age, though the white borders show some natural yellowing or 'patina' consistent with 1970s cardboard stock.