2005 Bowman Chrome Refractor Alex Rodriguez Throwbacks Alex Rodriguez #96-AR...

Offered is an original 2005 Bowman Chrome Alex Rodriguez 1996 Throwback Refractor Autograph card #96A-AR, individually serial numbered 42/50.

This limited-edition card features a Topps-certified Alex Rodriguez autograph and a Refractor finish, combining a retro 1996 Bowman-inspired design with one of baseball\'s most accomplished hitters.

Only 50 copies of this particular autographed Refractor were produced.

CARD DETAILS:

• Year: 2005

• Manufacturer: Topps / Bowman Chrome

• Player: Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod)

• Team: New York Yankees

• Insert Collection: A-Rod Throwback Autographs

• Design: 1996 Bowman Throwback

• Card Number: 96A-AR

• Parallel: Refractor Autograph

• Serial Number: 42/50

• Autograph: Topps-Certified

• Condition: Near Mint (NRMT)

• Professionally Graded: No

ABOUT THE A-ROD THROWBACK COLLECTION:

The 2005 Bowman Chrome Baseball release included a special Alex Rodriguez Throwback collection featuring designs inspired by earlier Bowman baseball cards.

The collection commemorated years during Rodriguez\'s early Major League career when he was not featured in the regular Bowman releases.

These cards were produced in 2005 using retrospective designs, making them distinctive collectibles for Alex Rodriguez and Bowman Chrome enthusiasts.

This particular card features the 1996-inspired design and belongs to the limited autographed Refractor collection.

LIMITED REFRACTOR AUTOGRAPH – ONLY 50 COPIES:

This card is the Refractor Autograph version, individually serial numbered:

42/50

Unlike the regular unsigned Throwback Refractor cards, this special version features an original Topps-certified Alex Rodriguez autograph.

The autograph is certified by Topps on the card.

The combination of a certified autograph, Refractor finish and limited production of just 50 copies makes this a particularly scarce card from the 2005 Bowman Chrome release.

ALEX RODRIGUEZ:

Alex Rodriguez enjoyed a remarkable 22-season Major League career with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees.

His career accomplishments include:

• 696 Major League home runs

• 3,115 career hits

• 2,086 career RBIs

• Three American League Most Valuable Player Awards

• 14 All-Star selections

• 10 Silver Slugger Awards

• Two Gold Glove Awards

• 2009 World Series Championship with the New York Yankees

Rodriguez remains one of the most statistically accomplished players in Major League Baseball history.

CONDITION:

The card is in Near Mint (NRMT) condition.

The card is ungraded, and the stated condition represents my personal assessment rather than a professional third-party grade.

Minor surface, corner, edge, centering or manufacturing imperfections may be present.

Please carefully review all photographs to evaluate the front, back, autograph, Refractor finish, corners, edges, surface, centering and overall condition for yourself.

No representation or guarantee is made regarding the grade PSA, SGC, Beckett or another third-party grading company might assign.

IMPORTANT:

This is an original 2005 Bowman Chrome Alex Rodriguez 1996 Throwback Refractor Autograph card.

Card Number: 96A-AR

Serial Number: 42/50

The autograph is manufacturer-certified by Topps.

This is not an aftermarket autograph.

This is the limited autographed Refractor version, not the regular unsigned Throwback Refractor.

The exact card pictured is included.

ABOUT MY COLLECTION

For more than four decades, I have enjoyed building a personal collection of vintage and modern sports cards, unopened packs, complete sets, autographed memorabilia, and other sports collectibles. I am now offering many of these carefully preserved items to fellow collectors. My goal is to provide accurate descriptions, detailed photographs, honest condition assessments, and a professional buying experience.

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