1974 Topps Mike Schmidt #283, Early Career Hall-of-Fame Issue

This offering features an original 1974 Topps Mike Schmidt #283, an essential second-year appearance of one of baseball’s most iconic third basemen. Early Schmidt cards like this remain blue-chip anchors in serious vintage portfolios, with demand driven by his Hall-of-Fame legacy, 548 career home runs, and three MVP awards.

Condition: This is a clean, collector-owned example, displaying the honest originality that advanced collectors value:

Strong color & crisp image

Edges show light, natural vintage wear consistent with ungraded Topps of the mid-70s

Corners present in solid VG–VG+ range

No creases, no writing, and no structural damage

Back is clean with bold printing and excellent readability

Stored in a protective screw-down holder for long-term preservation

This is exactly the type of raw Schmidt card that collectors prefer: unpressed, unaltered, and authentic.