Erik Estrada – “CHiPs” Custom Trading Card

Beckett Certified | Hand-Signed “Ponch” Police ID Replica

This unique trading card has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), featuring Erik Estrada’s authentic autograph across a custom replica of his California Highway Patrol identification card as seen in the hit television show CHiPs.

Item Details

• Actor: Erik Estrada

• Character: Officer Francis “Ponch” Poncherello

• Series: CHiPs (NBC, 1977–1983)

• Medium: Custom-designed trading card styled as a California Highway Patrol ID badge

• Autograph: Bold black ink, with inscription “7-M-4 Chips” (Ponch’s patrol unit number)

• Authentication:

  • Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) – Label #0001273542

  • Designated: “Custom Trading Card – Erik Estrada – Authentic Autograph”

  • Autograph Grade: Beckett 10 (Gem Mint)

• Dimensions: Approx. 3.5" x 2.5" (standard card size)

• Encapsulation: Beckett tamper-proof clear holder

About the Show

CHiPs was a beloved American action-comedy TV series centered on two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers, Jon Baker and Frank “Ponch” Poncherello. Airing for six seasons, the show became a pop-culture phenomenon, with Erik Estrada’s charm and charisma making him one of television’s most recognizable stars of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Collector’s Notes

• The California Highway Patrol ID card design and Estrada’s “7-M-4 Chips” inscription make this piece a standout among TV memorabilia.

• Beckett’s encapsulation ensures authenticity, protection, and top-tier display presentation.

• Particularly desirable to collectors of 1970s pop culture and vintage television autographs.