The Chase for Jackson Holliday Short Print in 2024 Series 2 Topps: Just How Many "Fun Face" Parallels Are There?

By Eliud Alano June 13, 2024 13:22

The Jackson Holliday Rookie short print in the 2024 Series 2 Topps has become a product hit for many collectors and enthusiasts in the world of card and memorabilia collecting. This article is going to go into the specifics of this elusive card, reaching deep into the chase and all the various facets that make it such a hot chase for collectors.

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Jackson Holliday

Twenty-year-old shortstop Jackson Holliday is one of the most hyped rookie prospects in Major League Baseball. While his emergence was something of a struggle in the Major Leagues, Holliday had always been seen as a player with great potential and talent, making him a player to watch for both collectors and fans. Having him appear in the 2024 Topps Series 2 rookie set as a short print card added to the hype around his collectibles.

The Big Chase Card: SP# 697

Jackson Holliday SP #697 - 2024 Series 2 Topps SP Chase Card. Not only is there a shor print, but also a super short print with the and up-close photo of his bat nob saying "Fun Face". This line adds a historic component to Holliday's collectibles as this card pays tribute to the infamous 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken "F*ck Face" error card. The appeal of this short print is how uncommon it is, as well as the interesting take it shows to collectors.

SSP: Fun Face Bat Knob Parallel

At the ultimate top, chase down the super short print (SSP) known as the Fun Face Bat Knob Parallel. This particular version is a tribute to the aforementioned Billy Ripken error card, which adds an imposing status to this collection. This specific bat knob parallel, the Fun Face Bat Knob Parallel, has many different versions, all adding to the fun of the chase

Fun Face Super Short Print Variations

The Fun Face Bat Knob Parallel boasts several distinct variations, each itemizing a level of complexity to the chase and leaving collectors piqued by the options on hand. The Variations include a whipped-out “Fun Face” knob in black parallel, and white parallel, an all knob whited out with a circle, and the “Fun Face” horizontal being blacked out fully with a block. These variations add to the mystery surrounding the Jackson Holliday short print, making it a multi-faceted pursuit for collectors.

The Fun Face Bat Knob Parallel comes in several distinct variations, each adding a layer of complexity to the chase and leaving collectors intrigued by the possibilities. These variations include:

Scribbled Out "Fun Face" Knob in Black Parallel
Scribbled Out "Fun Face" Knob in White Parallel
Entire Knob Whited Out with a Circle
"Fun Face" Completely Blacked Out with a Block

Uncertainty of Print Runs and Rarity Another interesting element of the Jackson Holliday short print chase centers on the uncertainty tied to the print runs and rarity of the variations identified thus far. Due to the claimed non-released print runs of the numerous "Fun Face" bat knob parallel variations, it is hard to get a gauge on what their real rarity is.

In the End

Ultimately, the chase of the Jackson Holliday short print in the 2024 Series 2 Topps undoubtedly emerges to be captivating, uncertain, and multilayered. The rarity and history of the cards, along with their variants undoubtedly add to their attractiveness, leaving collectors piqued by their allure. Although the actual rarity of the print runs on each variant associated with the Fun Face knob parallels is yet to be established, the card collectible industry is constantly upholding the chase.