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The ultimate home run king is back in the spotlight—but not in the way most collectors expected. A rare 1-of-1 Sadaharu Oh Superfractor autographed card has been pulled from the newly released 2024 Topps Chrome Update, catching the hobby by surprise as Oh wasn’t even listed on the product's checklist.

A Historic Pull

The Superfractor was pulled by a breaker with Blez Sports Cards on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the collecting community. Sadaharu Oh, a legendary figure in baseball, hit 868 career home runs during his time with the Yomiuri Giants, cementing himself as one of the greatest hitters in the sport's history. Spanning four decades in professional baseball, Oh now serves as the chairman of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball.

This 1-of-1 card is the only one of its kind, making it a true grail for collectors. But the surprises don’t stop there—Topps has confirmed that there’s more to come from Oh.

Limited Autographs in 2024 Topps Chrome Update

In the current 2024 Topps Chrome Update, there are only six total autographed cards of Sadaharu Oh. These include:

• The 1-of-1 Superfractor autograph
• A parallel numbered to just five copies

Collectors now have a chance to chase some of the rarest cards of one of baseball’s most iconic figures.

Sadaharu Oh Returns in Upcoming Topps Sets

Oh’s partnership with Topps extends beyond the Chrome Update set. Over the next year, his autographs will appear in 13 different Topps products, giving collectors more opportunities to add his legendary signature to their collections.

Two major releases featuring Oh’s autographs are coming soon:

• 2024 Topps Definitive Collection (Dec. 11)
• 2024 Topps Luminaries Baseball (Dec. 27)

Exciting Dual and Triple Autos to Chase

Topps is making the chase even more exciting by pairing Oh’s autograph with other legends:

• A 1-of-1 dual autograph card featuring Oh and MLB great Hank Aaron will appear in 2024 Topps Definitive Collection.
• A triple autograph card featuring Oh, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth is slated for 2024 Topps Transcendent Baseball.

And it doesn’t end there. Topps is integrating modern Japanese stars into future sets, including Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro:

• A dual autograph with Oh and Ohtani will debut in 2025 Topps Sterling.
• A triple autograph featuring Oh, Ohtani, and Ichiro will be included in 2025 Topps Definitive Collection.

Collectors’ Paradise

Sadaharu Oh’s resurgence in Topps products is a dream come true for collectors. From the ultra-rare autographs in 2024 Topps Chrome Update to the exciting pairings with baseball legends in future sets, the next year promises to be a thrilling chase for fans of the global home run king.

Get ready to hunt—Oh’s cards are poised to become the crown jewels of any baseball collection.