A EMIL KARAS from the 1965 TOPPS set, card #162. This is a great addition to any SAN DIEGO CHARGERS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 3
This vintage card is in outstanding condition, limited primarily by a moderate top-heavy vertical shift on the front and faint microscopic corner touch.
Centering: 3 / 10
Front: Front centering is vertically off-center, with the bottom border substantially wider than the top border. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: Top Right corner shows the slightest hint of microscopic fiber softening, while the remaining corners are exceptionally sharp for the era. Back: Top Left corner has minor fiber wear, with all other corners holding clean factory geometry.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: Top edge exhibits minor factory roughness consistent with vintage sheet cuts, but borders remain crisp overall. Back: All four edges are structurally sound and remarkably clean.
Surface: 8 / 10
Front: The red field presents bright color and clean gloss with only a tiny stray print dot above the player's hair. Back: The reverse cardboard stock is remarkably clean, free of stains, creases, or major toning.
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