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Yes, you read that correctly. Topps has surprised 2024 Series 1 collectors with that is known as the Kevin Hart Parallel on Philadelphia Phillies cards. This version of the card features a tiny photo of the comic (who is a Philadelphia native and is known for his small stature) hanging out around the card’s border and/or lettering.
“🥚Topps Easter Egg Discovered🥚
A hidden Easter egg in the 2024 Topps Series 1 has just been discovered: Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is included in a special parallel of each Phillies card numbered to 52.”
@SportsCardInv
As you can see from the tweet from Sports Card Investor above, the cards are numbered to 52, with many speculating that “52” is a nod to the fact that Kevin Hart is 5′ 2″.
Read More: 2024 Topps Parallels & Variations
Here is the list of all of the Phillies cards you can find in Series 1:
- 71 Brandon Marsh
- 126 Philadelphia Phillies – Team Card
- 136 Kyle Schwarber
- 139 Bryson Stott
- 194 J.T. Realmuto
- 200 Bryce Harper
- 209 Johan Rojas RC
- 229 Ranger Suárez
- 262 Zack Wheeler
- 266 Alec Bohm
- 275 Bryce Harper – Checklist**
**I’m not certain if card #275 will have the parallel or not
The cards have proven to be among the most valuable of 2024 Topps Series 1, at least from the first few that have been sold and are currently selling. For example, a Zach Wheeler copy (showing Hart throwing an oversized baseball) sold for $150, while a Bryce harper is currently sitting at $295 with 16 bids, along with a JT Realmuto at $227.50 with 36 bids, and Kyle Schwarber at $300 with 18 bids at the time of writing.
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