1985 Topps #318 Ted Simmons Authentic Autograph 1985 Game Used Patch JF Authentic Collection Milwaukee Brewers
1985 Topps #318 Ted Simmons Authentic Autograph 1985 Game Used Patch JF Authentic Collection Milwaukee Brewers
1985 Topps Baseball — Ted Simmons Authentic Autograph & 1985 Game Used Patch | JF Authentic Collection | Beckett Authenticated
- Card: #318 Ted Simmons — 1985 Topps Baseball
- Set: 1985 Topps Baseball
- Card Type: Authentic On-Card Autograph + Game Used Patch
- Relic: 1985 Game Used Patch Swatch (Blue/Gold/Yellow)
- Collection: Ted Simmons Collection
- Authenticator: JF Authentic Collection
- Grader: Beckett Grading Services
- Cert #: 00018129986
- Team: Milwaukee Brewers
- Position: DH-1B
A stunning dual-relic piece from the Ted Simmons Collection — the 1985 Topps #318 Ted Simmons card enhanced with both a bold black ink on-card autograph and a vibrant 1985 game used patch swatch in blue, gold, and yellow — authenticated by JF Authentic Collection and Beckett Grading Services. The front features the classic 1985 Topps design with Simmons in his powder blue Milwaukee Brewers road uniform in a fielding stance, with the Brewers mitt logo prominently displayed. The game worn patch and JF hologram cert label sit in the upper right corner of the slab.
Having both an on-card autograph AND a period-correct 1985 game used patch on a vintage base card makes this a truly one-of-a-kind piece from the Ted Simmons Collection — a curated series authenticating memorabilia directly tied to Simmons' career.
⚡ Fun Fact: Ted Simmons is one of the most underappreciated catchers in baseball history. A 8-time All-Star with a career .285 batting average and 2,472 hits, Simmons was finally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020 by the Modern Era Committee — long overdue recognition for a player many historians consider among the five greatest catchers of all time. A signed game used piece from his Milwaukee era is a rare and meaningful collector's item.