MARK MCGWIRE
Baseball • 1985 Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1985
Brand & Set
Topps - 1985 Topps Baseball
Card Number
#401
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base (Tiffany Reprints/Special Stamps existence should be noted, but this appears to be a standard commemorative gold stamp variant or a reprint base)
Parallel Variant & Language
Gold Foil Stamp • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (PSA 8): $150 - $200; Graded (PSA 9): $600 - $800; Graded (PSA 10): $5,000+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $25 to $55 on eBay. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for an average of $180, while PSA 10 gem mint copies remain highly volatile and rare.
Condition Details
The centering is slightly shifted to the left (approx 60/40). Top right and bottom right corners show very minor softening. Edges appear clean through the top loader. Surface looks clear of major scratches, though some micro-abrasions may exist.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended if it appears to be an original 1985 issue and not a later commemorative reprint. Original 1985 Mcgwires in high grade have a significant value multiplier. Given the centering, it might cap at a PSA 8 or 9.
Card Description
Mark McGwire is depicted playing for the 1984 United States Baseball Team before his MLB debut. He is wearing a red USA jersey and a matching cap, holding a bat over his shoulder. The card features a white border with a red banner at the top and a blue inner frame.
Notable Features
Includes the iconic '1984 United States Baseball Team' branding. This is widely considered McGwire's true Topps Rookie Card. Note the 'Mark McGwire 20th Anniversary' or similar gold foil stamp in the bottom left corner which indicates this is a later commemorative reprint/insert rather than the original 1985 base card.
Authentication Notes
The presence of the gold foil commemorative stamp indicates this is a reprint from a later Topps product (likely 2005 Topps) celebrating his rookie year, rather than the 1985 original. Card stock thickness and surface gloss will differ from the original 1985 matte cardboard stock.
Scanned: 2026-06-27T19:07:16.644923