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1997 Fleer Ultra Gold Medallion Ozzie Smith #G276 #276
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Why this card matters
Ozzie Smith is a Hall of Famer (inducted 2002), widely regarded as the greatest defensive shortstop in baseball history. This Gold Medallion parallel is one of the more desirable parallels from the 1997 Ultra set, and his cards from this era carry collector demand given his legendary status and the fact he retired after the 1996 season, making 1997 one of his final post-career licensed cards.
Parallels & Print Runs
Gold Medallion
Not officially stated; significantly rarer than base Ultra cards
Gold Medallion parallels feature a gold foil medallion stamp on the card face, distinguishing them from the base version. These were inserted as hobby parallels and are notably scarcer than the base 1997 Ultra cards.
Platinum Medallion
Extremely limited, hobby exclusive
An even rarer tier than Gold Medallion in the 1997 Ultra product, featuring platinum foil stamping.
Notable Variants
- ◆ Base 1997 Ultra #276
- ◆ Gold Medallion #G276
- ◆ Platinum Medallion (extremely scarce)
Population Context
This card is moderately rare in graded form. PSA populations for 1997 Ultra Gold Medallion cards are generally low across the board, as Gold Medallion parallels were less frequently submitted historically. Ozzie Smith cards from this era do attract some collector attention, but the overall graded population for this specific parallel tends to be small — typically fewer than 50 total graded copies across all grades at PSA. High grades (PSA 9 and PSA 10) are particularly scarce due to centering and surface issues common to 1997 Ultra cards.
Collector Notes
1997 Ultra cards are known for centering challenges, which can make high-grade examples difficult to find. The Gold Medallion stamp can sometimes show wear or rubbing, which will affect grades. Collectors should carefully examine the gold foil stamping for clarity and wear before purchasing raw copies. This is a late-career licensed card for Ozzie Smith, who retired after 1996, adding some sentimental collector appeal. Card is numbered with a 'G' prefix (G276) on the card back to denote Gold Medallion status.
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