DARRYL STRAWBERRY
Baseball • 1984 Donruss
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1984
Brand & Set
Donruss - 1984 Donruss
Card Number
#68
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw/Ungraded: $15-$25; PSA 8: $40-$60; PSA 9: $200-$250; PSA 10: $2,500+
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $15 to $30 depending on condition. Topped-out SGC or PSA 9 grades frequently sell in the $200-plus range, while PSA 10s remain highly volatile and expensive due to rarity of the card stock quality.
Condition Details
The centering is slightly shifted to the left and top. There is evidence of slight corner softening on the upper right and bottom right corners. The paper stock shows typical age-related toning/darkening at the edges, and minor edge chipping/white spots are visible on the right border.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate Recommendation. Because this is the 1984 Donruss Darryl Strawberry (his most iconic and valuable rookie card), it is worth grading if it can achieve a PSA 9 or higher. However, given the visible centering and corner wear in the image, it likely falls into the PSA 7 or 8 range, which may not significantly exceed the cost of grading and shipping.
Card Description
The card features a portrait-style headshot of Darryl Strawberry wearing a New York Mets cap and blue jersey with orange/white trim. The design is the classic 1984 Donruss 'Racing Stripes' theme with yellow horizontal lines across the bottom. The team name 'METS' is on the left, and the Donruss '84 logo is on the right. His position is listed as 'OF' (Outfielder).
Notable Features
Major rookie card for the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year. Features the '84 Donruss logo. Notable for its high sensitivity to edge chipping and centering issues common for this set.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The card stock, color saturation, and font styling are consistent with original 1984 Donruss production. The print dot pattern in the skin tones and background stadium seating matches authentic printing methods of the era.
Scanned: 2026-06-27T18:04:43.117673