Worn and signed by Ozzie Smith during his time with the San Diego Padres, this road jersey has been photo-matched to Smith's 1982 Topps card, providing verified visual confirmation that this exact jersey was worn during a documented, specific moment captured on cardboard.  Eventually a first-ballot Hall of Famer and widely regarded as the greatest defensive shortstop in baseball history, Smith began his career with the Padres before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals where he became known as "The Wizard" and a 13-time Gold Glover. Padres-era Ozzie Smith memorabilia is considerably scarcer than material from his Cardinals tenure, both because his time in San Diego was comparatively brief and because his Cardinals years produced the bulk of his career highlights and postseason moments.

For Padres collectors, Ozzie Smith specialists, and those seeking early-career material from a Hall of Fame shortstop before his signature stardom in St. Louis, this photo-matched jersey represents a rare and exceptionally well-documented offering. Includes photo-match LOA from Sports Investors Authentication. The autograph has been certified by Steve Grad.