TONY HAWK
Skateboarding • 1989 SI For Kids Series 1
Sport & Year
Skateboarding • 1989
Brand & Set
Sports Illustrated For Kids - 1989 SI For Kids Series 1
Card Number
#53
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base (Sheet Insert)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3) to Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; PSA 8 (NM-MT): $350 - $500; PSA 9 (Mint): $1,500+
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $40-$70 depending on the cleanliness of the perforated edges. PSA 10 examples have historically sold for five figures, while PSA 7s hover around $250.
Condition Details
Moderate wear on perforated edges, soft corners, and a significant surface glare making it difficult to assess scratches. The perforation marks are uneven, which is common for these cards. Visible edge chipping on the top border.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the edges are extremely clean and there are no surface creases. Due to the high value of high grades for this specific rookie card, a professional assessment by PSA is recommended if the surfaces are flawless.
Card Description
Features a young Tony Hawk in mid-air performing a trick. He is wearing a helmet, knee pads, and a white long-sleeve T-shirt. The card has a green patterned border with the SI For Kids logo in the bottom left. Text identifies him as 'Skateboarder' from 'Fallbrook, California'.
Notable Features
Widely recognized as Tony Hawk's true rookie card. Originally released as part of a 9-card perforated sheet inside Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity is indicated by the specific 'torn' perforated edges unique to SI Kids card sheets. Counterfeits often have printed-on 'fake' perforations or incorrect card stock weight.
Scanned: 2026-07-01T15:11:17.708417