Iconic Rookies: 2005 Inkworks The Sopranos Season One #2 – Anthony Soprano
This one isn’t cute. It isn’t shiny. It isn’t “look at my hit.”
This is The Sopranos — and if you’re doing iconic TV in non-sport, you don’t skip the boss.
Today’s Iconic Rookies entry:
2005 Inkworks The Sopranos Season One #2 – Anthony Soprano (base card).
Why This Is an “Iconic Rookie”
Like we’ve been doing in this series: not “first-ever Tony Soprano card ever made.” This is the clean, early-set, mainstream Inkworks base card that anchors a Sopranos character run.
- #2 in the set — top-of-checklist placement.
- Character-first identity — the kind of card that belongs in any “great TV” binder.
- Foundation piece for Sopranos collectors (and HBO collectors in general).
Set Context: 2005 Inkworks The Sopranos Season One
- Year: 2005
- Manufacturer: Inkworks
- Card: #2 – Anthony Soprano
PSA Population Report
Here’s the PSA pop report for the set (start here, then locate card #2 in the list):
PSA Pop Report – 2005 Inkworks The Sopranos Season One
Condition & Grading Notes
These can be deceptively tough in high grade because people handled them like “TV cards,” not like future collectibles.
- Edges & corners: corner wear/whitening is common.
- Surface: scuffs and pressure marks show up under light.
- Centering: check before you buy, especially online.
Market Snapshot: How to Shop It
- PC copy: clean raw is often the best value.
- Grade play: only if the card is truly crisp—don’t donate grading fees on a “pretty good” copy.
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Final Thoughts
Anthony Soprano #2 is a cornerstone “prestige TV” card. If you’re building a serious pop-culture non-sport collection, this is one of those foundation pieces that makes the whole section feel legit.
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