Matt LaPorta is 1st 2009 Topps Finest Rookie Redemption
The first player in the 2009 Topps Finest Rookie Redemption program was announced on Tuesday — and it’s Cleveland Indians rookie OF Matt LaPorta.
Topps will announce the remainder of the 10 rookies throughout the season. Each master box of Finest includes one redemption card, which can be found as Refractors (#’d to 199) and Gold Refractors (#’d to 50).
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