Tony Gwynn
Topps Baseball (Sports Card) • 1983 Topps Baseball
Card Type
Base Card / Rookie Card
Set & Number
1983 Topps Baseball - 482
Rarity
Rookie Card (RC)
Edition & Language
Base / Unlimited Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; PSA 8: $70 - $90; PSA 9: $200 - $350; PSA 10: $3,000+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition have recently sold between $40 and $55 on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies average around $80.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted towards the right side (top edge in horizontal orientation). Corners look sharp and edges appear clean with no visible whitening. No major surface scratches or creases are evident within the sleeve.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for grading if the surface is clean. This is Tony Gwynn's most iconic rookie card. A high grade (9 or 10) significantly increases value. Based on image, it looks to be an 7 or 8 due to centering.
Card Description
Front features an action shot of Tony Gwynn batting for the San Diego Padres alongside a circular portrait in the bottom right corner. Position: OF (Outfield). Name and team printed in bold block lettering.
Notable Features
Includes the 1983 Topps 'Padres' block lettering style. This is considered one of the three 'Key' rookie cards of the 1983 Topps set along with Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits authentic Topps 1983 printing characteristics, including the correct font styles and cardboard stock color. No immediate signs of counterfeiting are visible.
Scanned: 2026-03-07T18:56:09.152072