Mark McGwire
Baseball • Topps USA Baseball Team
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1985
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps USA Baseball Team
Card Number
182
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40, Graded PSA 7/8: $45 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range between $25 and $45 depending on exact condition.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with age, centering appears relatively balanced with a slightly heavier left border on the front.
Grading Recommendation
Worth considering for authentication and preservation if corners and surface grade out to an 8 or higher, otherwise raw protection in a semi-rigid holder is recommended due to grading fees.
Card Description
Features Mark McGwire in a red 1984 United States Baseball Team jersey holding a bat, with a '1984 United States Baseball Team' banner at the top and his name and position 'MARK MCGWIRE FIRST BASE' at the bottom.
Notable Features
Widely considered one of Mark McGwire's key rookie cards depicting his time with the 1984 USA Olympic baseball team prior to his Major League Baseball career.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Topps card stock and printing characteristics of the 1985 set, though close inspection of the back and under magnification is recommended to rule out counterfeits.
Scanned: 2026-11-01T21:22:59.617990