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What Does "OLY" Mean?
"Olympic team."
In the context of sports cards, "OLY" means "olympic team". Popular for American sports, it is used in listing titles to signify that the card was released exclusively to commemorate the player's selection to the olympic team for their respective sport.
1985 Topps Baseball #396 Gary Green OLY card (Affiliate link).
Updated: 2025-04-30
First published: 2024-11-22
