Mark McGwire
Upper Deck Baseball (Sports Trading Card) • 1998 Upper Deck
Card Type
First Baseman (1B)
Set & Number
1998 Upper Deck - 1
Rarity
Common / Base
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$0.25 - $1.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for under $1 on eBay. PSA 10 examples have historically sold for roughly $20.00.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left margin. The corners look sharp for a raw card. There is slight edge wear visible on the bottom-left corner of the foil strip. No visible surface scratches from this angle.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $15-$25) significantly outweighs the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10 for a registry set.
Card Description
Features Mark McGwire in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform. Text at bottom reads: '7-31-97: JOINS CARDINALS AFTER BLOCKBUSTER TRADE FROM OAKLAND.'
Notable Features
Card features a copper-toned foil strip at the bottom and a gold-foil stamped 'CARDINALS' logo on the right side.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1998 Upper Deck stock. The holographic Upper Deck logo in the bottom right corner is a primary security feature of this era; it should shift light when tilted.
Scanned: 2026-04-15T03:02:22.347138