David Prowse Star Wars Autographed 1980 Topps The Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader #187 BAS Authenticated Card

Celebrate the actor who embodied one of cinema's most iconic villains with this David Prowse 1980 Topps The Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader #187 BAS Authenticated Card. It's hand-signed by Prowse, the English actor and bodybuilder who brought Darth Vader to life in the original trilogy. After winning the British heavyweight weightlifting championship three years in a row from 1962-64, he transitioned into acting, eventually portraying a manservant in A Clockwork Orange. It was this role that first drew Prowse to Lucas’ eye, and the rest is history. This autographed card is authenticated by Beckett and features a scene from the groundbreaking franchise.