1979 O-Pee-Chee Ozzie Smith #52 PSA 7

The 1979 O-Pee-Chee Ozzie Smith rookie card represents one of the most significant rookie cards of the modern baseball era. Capturing "The Wizard" early in his legendary career, this Canadian O-Pee-Chee release is highly coveted by collectors for its scarcity and distinct branding compared to its Topps counterpart.

This particular card has been graded a PSA 7, offering a well-preserved example of a classic card known for its challenging centering and sensitive paper stock.

Card Details

• Year: 1979
• Set: O-Pee-Chee
• Card Number: 52
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 7

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 207
• Population in Higher Grades: 429
• Total Graded Population: 1118

Career Highlights

• Played for the San Diego Padres from 1978 to 1981.
• Played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1982 to 1996.
• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.
• World Series champion with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982.
• Fourteen-time Gold Glove Award winner from 1980 to 1993.
• Sixteen-time All-Star selection.
• Named NLCS MVP in 1985.
• Silver Slugger Award winner in 1987.
• Inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014.