Al Newman
Baseball • 1988 Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1988
Brand & Set
Topps - 1988 Topps Baseball
Card Number
#271
Card Type
Veteran / Base
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
$0.10 - $0.50 (Raw), $5.00 - $15.00 (PSA 9 / PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.25 as common base cards from the Junk Wax Era. PSA 9/10 graded examples periodically sell on eBay for $5 to $15 to set collectors.
Condition Details
The card exhibits decent centering, slightly off-center left-to-right (approx 45/55 top-to-bottom and 40/60 left-to-right). Corners are relatively sharp with minimal softness on the top left. Edges are clean with no obvious chipping or wear visible. Surface appears clean without major scratches or print defects.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card is a common issue from the mass-produced 1988 Topps set, and the cost of grading ($15-$25+) far exceeds its potential graded market value.
Card Description
Features a close-up portrait photo of Minnesota Twins infielder Al Newman wearing his team cap and pinstripe jersey, smiling. The design features a classic 1988 Topps red and blue inner border frame with team name 'Twins' and player name in stylized banner ribbon graphics.
Notable Features
Classic 1988 Topps Junk Wax era design; features 2x World Series Champion (1987, 1991) Al Newman.
Authentication Notes
Genuine original 1988 Topps vintage baseball card printed on standard gray chipboard card stock. No signs of counterfeiting or alteration.
Scanned: 2026-07-26T17:53:01.637260