A backward baseball cap, an unforgettable Mariners legend, and a nostalgic design celebrating the golden age of baseball cards.
Celebrate one of Seattle baseball's most beloved players with this 2022 Topps Archives Ken Griffey Jr. #196 trading card, featuring the Mariners superstar in a classic 1978 Topps-inspired design.
The card presents a portrait of a young Griffey wearing his gray Seattle Mariners uniform and signature backward baseball cap. A crisp white border, colorful rectangular framing, green Mariners script, and simple player identification create an appealing vintage-inspired presentation.
Although produced in 2022, this collectible captures the spirit of traditional Topps baseball cards while celebrating one of the most recognizable athletes in Seattle sports history.
About Ken Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr., affectionately known as "The Kid," became one of baseball's most celebrated players during his remarkable Major League career.
Selected first overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 1987 MLB Draft, Griffey made his Major League debut in 1989 and quickly established himself as an extraordinary talent.
Known for his graceful swing, spectacular center-field defense, and infectious enthusiasm for baseball, Griffey became a defining figure of the Mariners throughout the 1990s.
His career achievements include 630 home runs, 13 All-Star selections, ten Gold Glove Awards, and the 1997 American League Most Valuable Player Award.
Griffey was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, cementing his place among baseball's greatest players.
About 2022 Topps Archives Baseball
Topps Archives celebrates baseball's past by bringing historic card designs together with players from different generations.
The 2022 Topps Archives Baseball collection features designs inspired by the 1963, 1978, and 1987 Topps releases, pairing modern stars and baseball legends with nostalgic artwork.
This Ken Griffey Jr. #196 belongs to the 1978 Topps-inspired portion of the base set.
The front uses a traditional portrait composition, colorful borders, and vintage-style Mariners lettering. The reverse features career statistics and printed player information in a retro baseball-card layout.
Its nostalgic appearance makes it an appealing collectible for Seattle Mariners fans, Griffey enthusiasts, and collectors who appreciate classic Topps designs.
Card Details
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Player: Ken Griffey Jr.
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Team: Seattle Mariners
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Year: 2022
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Manufacturer: Topps
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Set: Topps Archives Baseball
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Design: 1978 Topps
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Card Number: 196
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Card Type: Base Card
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Variation: Standard design
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Autograph: No
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Sport: Baseball / MLB
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Condition: Ungraded
Condition & Photography
This is an original, ungraded 2022 Topps Archives baseball trading card, photographed in a protective holder.
The photographs show the complete front and reverse, including the portrait, vintage-inspired design, and printed career statistics. Minor manufacturing or handling imperfections may be present.
Please review all photographs carefully to evaluate the corners, edges, surface, centering, and overall condition. No professional numerical condition grade is represented or guaranteed.
An appealing addition to a Ken Griffey Jr. collection, a Seattle Mariners assortment, or a collection celebrating nostalgic baseball-card designs.
You will receive the exact card pictured.