JIM PALMER
Baseball • 1982 Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1982
Brand & Set
Topps - 1982 Topps Baseball
Card Number
#440
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; Graded PSA 8+: $20 - $50+
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots or for approximately $1 on eBay. High-grade PSA 9 or 10 specimens reach significantly higher premiums, though this specific card is in mid-range condition.
Condition Details
Visible wear on corners with rounding and whitening. Centering is shifted to the right. Possible light surface scratches and minor edge chipping. The white borders show slight discoloration/aging.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The estimated grade of VG-EX 4 would result in a market value lower than the cost of the grading service fees.
Card Description
The card features Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer in a candid profile shot with a microphone visible, suggesting a post-game interview. It uses the 1982 Topps design characterized by a 'hockey stick' style team banner at the bottom right and a red 'Pitcher' ribbon at the top left.
Notable Features
Features a printed (facsimile) autograph. Jim Palmer is a Hall of Fame pitcher and 3-time Cy Young Award winner, which maintains the collectibility of his base cards.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic to the 1982 Topps production. The facsimile signature is part of the original print design and is not an original hand-signed autograph. Card stock and color saturation are consistent with early 80s Topps issues.
Scanned: 2026-07-09T08:21:12.874930