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Population one!

1990 Topps Frank Thomas (No Name On Front) Rookie #414 PSA Gem Mint 10 - Pop One! The 1990 Topps Frank Thomas "No Name on Front" (NNOF) Rookie Card #414 stands as one of the most celebrated and statistically rare modern error cards in the hobby. Caused by a printing mishap where the black plate was misaligned or failed to transfer ink, the card omits Thomas's name entirely from the front - creating a stark visual contrast from the standard version. Based on PSA's population data, the NNOF is quantifiably nearly 100 times scarcer than the regular issue, elevating it far beyond mere novelty status.

This specific example is the only PSA Gem Mint 10 ever graded, making it a singular asset in the entire trading card marketplace. With nearly 25,000 standard Thomas rookies graded by PSA and just over 300 NNOFs submitted, this lone Gem Mint 10 represents the pinnacle of both condition and scarcity - a combination that is virtually unmatched among modern-era rookie cards.

Frank Thomas justified his early cardboard hype with immediate impact. Called up during the 1990 season, he posted a .330 batting average and .983 OPS across 60 games - a precursor to a Hall of Fame career defined by elite plate discipline and power. He would go on to win back-to-back AL MVPs in 1993 and 1994, finish with 521 home runs, a three-way tie with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for twentieth place in Major League history.

For collectors focused on elite rarity, population scarcity, and player legacy, this solitary NNOF PSA Gem Mint 10 is the definitive Frank Thomas rookie - and a true one-of-one modern cornerstone.


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Feb-Mar, 2026
28th-1st Saturday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 26
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
22% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 28, 2026 for: $183,000.00
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