Mark McGwire ('87 Record Breakers)
Baseball (Sports Card - Topps) • 1988 Topps
Card Type
Record Breaker / Base Card
Set & Number
1988 Topps - 1
Rarity
Common (Base Set)
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; Graded (PSA 10): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots or for approximately $1 individually. PSA 9 examples recently sold for $10-15, while PSA 10 examples command a premium due to high population and overproduction of the era.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted towards the right and bottom borders. Corners look sharp with minimal wear. Surface shows good luster with no apparent creases or major scratches from this angle.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. This was produced during the 'Junk Wax' era; supply is extremely high, and the card must be a perfect Gem Mint 10 to justify the grading fees.
Card Description
Commemorates Mark McGwire breaking the rookie home run record in 1987 with 49 home runs. The front features McGwire in a powerful swing follow-through against a solid orange-red background.
Notable Features
Includes the '87 Record Breakers logo on the right side. Topps 1988 design features the player name in small text below the header.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1988 Topps stock. Features the characteristic matte cardboard feel of the era and standard offset printing rosette patterns.
Scanned: 2026-07-11T22:33:34.375821