Rickey Henderson is one of best players to ever play the game. His 1980 Topps rookie card #482 is one of the most popular rookie cards a collector can have. Below are some tips that will help you spot a fake version of this card.
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Take a look at the words “Rickey Henderson” at the top of the card on the front. A fake version of this card will have a name that is made of many small dots instead of solid black ink on an original.
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On a fake Henderson rookie, a green and white dot pattern will make up the background of the “A’s” logo. On a real version, the green background is a solid color.
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A counterfeit Henderson rookie will have a broken circle around the © logo on the back.
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