Mark McGwire
Baseball • Donruss Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1990
Brand & Set
Donruss - Donruss Baseball
Card Number
#36
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded PSA 10: $15.00 - $30.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay and online marketplaces consistently range between $0.50 and $1.00 with free shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies sell for around $5.00 to $10.00.
Condition Details
The card appears reasonably well-centered with sharp borders, but is currently housed in a plastic binder page which obscures micro-defects. Minor corner softness and slight edge chipping along the red border are typical for this junk-era mass-produced set.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (typically $15-$25 per card) far exceeds the market value of the card in raw or even mid-grade condition. Only a Gem Mint PSA 10 would yield a modest return, but condition sensitivity and high print run make a 10 difficult to guarantee.
Card Description
Features Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics playing the first base position, wearing his white uniform with number 25 visible. The card features a classic 1990 Donruss red border design with a black paint splatter pattern on the left and right borders, and McGwire's facsimile signature in white text near the top.
Notable Features
Features McGwire's facsimile signature across the top border and identifies him as a first baseman for the A's. This card belongs to the high-print 'junk wax era' of baseball cards.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990 Donruss card stock and printing techniques are consistent with genuine issues. No obvious signs of counterfeiting, which is expected given the extremely low market value of this base card.
Scanned: 2026-08-24T04:45:45.243833