2008 Topps Allen & Ginter Clayton Kershaw #72 Mini Black Border Rookie Card Los Angeles Dodgers RC

2008 Topps Allen & Ginter - Clayton Kershaw #72 | Mini Black Border Parallel | Rookie Card
Los Angeles Dodgers | Pitcher | Hall of Fame Bound

MINI BLACK BORDER PARALLEL - ROOKIE CARD - One of the Most Iconic Modern RC Parallels in the Hobby!

Card Details:

• Set: 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball
• Card #: 72
• Parallel: Mini Black Border (premium short-printed parallel)
• Designation: Rookie Card (RC logo on card front)
• Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
• Position: Pitcher (P)
• Brand: Topps Allen & Ginter (Brooklyn, New York)
• Year: 2008 - Kershaw's rookie season
• Condition: Raw / Ungraded - Near Mint or Better (NM+) - Excellent centering, sharp corners

Card Back Stats (Minor League Career):

• Games Played: 35 | Wins: 10 | Losses: 7 | Saves: 0
• Innings Pitched: 159 | Hits Allowed: 117 | Strikeouts: 217
• Walks: 72 | WHIP: 1.19 | ERA: 2.72
• Height/Weight: 6'3" / 220 lbs
• Throws/Bats: Left-Handed / Left-Handed
• Drafted: Via Draft, June 2006
• Born: March 19, 1988 - Dallas, Texas

Why This Card Is Special:

• Mini Black Border - the premium parallel of the standard A&G mini; black borders are notoriously short-printed in Allen & Ginter and significantly rarer than the standard mini or base card
• Rookie Card designation - this is Kershaw's official RC year (2008), making this one of the most collectible Kershaw cards in existence
• The combination of Mini + Black Border + RC = one of the rarest and most desirable Kershaw cards from his rookie set
• Excellent condition - sharp corners, great centering, clean black borders (black borders are notorious for showing edge wear - this copy presents beautifully)
• Clayton Kershaw is a first-ballot Hall of Famer - 3x NL Cy Young Award winner, 2014 NL MVP, 8x All-Star, 2020 World Series Champion
• One of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history - a true legend of the game

Player Info:

• Name: Clayton Edward Kershaw
• Born: March 19, 1988 - Dallas, Texas
• Height/Weight: 6'3" / 220 lbs
• Bats: Left | Throws: Left
• Drafted: Los Angeles Dodgers, Round 1, #7 Overall - June 2006
• Career: Los Angeles Dodgers (2008-present)

Career Highlights:

• 3x NL Cy Young Award (2011, 2013, 2014)
• 2014 NL MVP - one of only a handful of pitchers to win the award in the modern era
• 2020 World Series Champion - Los Angeles Dodgers
• 8x MLB All-Star
• Career ERA of 2.48 - one of the lowest in MLB history among starters
• Career 2,894+ strikeouts - one of the most dominant strikeout pitchers of his generation
• First-ballot Hall of Famer - widely regarded as the best pitcher of his era

About A&G Mini Black Borders:

• Allen & Ginter mini black borders are one of the most sought-after parallels in the A&G lineup
• The black border replaces the standard white/cream border of the regular mini - creating a stunning, premium look
• Black borders are notoriously difficult to find in high grade - any edge wear shows immediately on the dark border
• A clean, sharp black border mini is a true trophy card

Whatnot Listing Info:

• Ships in penny sleeve + top loader
• Tracked shipping via USPS First Class
• Combined shipping available
• Ships within 1-2 business days of payment
• Raw / Ungraded - excellent candidate for PSA/BGS submission

One of the most iconic rookie parallels in the modern hobby - a 2008 Allen & Ginter Clayton Kershaw Mini Black Border RC. Kershaw's first-ballot Hall of Fame credentials, the rarity of the black border mini parallel, and the pristine condition of this copy make it a must-have for Dodgers collectors, Kershaw PC builders, and A&G mini enthusiasts alike. A true trophy card!