RICH GOSSAGE
Baseball • Topps Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1982
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Base Set
Card Number
#225
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; PSA 9: $30.00 - $45.00; PSA 10: $250.00+
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $5 on eBay. Graded Gem Mint copies command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding 1982 Topps with perfect centering and no print defects.
Condition Details
Visible left-to-right centering bias (heavier on the left border). Corners appear relatively sharp through the top-loader, but minor edge wear is visible at the bottom. Potential surface scuffing on the top-loader distorting the card surface view.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a personal collection item or appears flawlessly centered under magnification. The current centering (approx 65/35) would likely limit the grade to a PSA 7 or 8, which does not cover grading fees.
Card Description
Rich 'Goose' Gossage is depicted in his New York Yankees home pinstripes in a dynamic pitching follow-through motion. The card features a classic 1982 'hockey stick' style design with a team name banner at the bottom and a facsimile baseball with the Topps logo.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame player. 'Goose' Gossage is one of the most feared relief pitchers in MLB history. Notable for the lack of a 'Rookie Card' logo as he was a veteran by 1982.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1982 Topps card stock; features the correct blue and red ink tones and era-appropriate matte card stock texture. No signs of reproduction.
Scanned: 2026-07-20T01:10:59.977071