VERN RUHLE
Baseball • Swell Baseball Greats
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1990
Brand & Set
Swell - Swell Baseball Greats
Card Number
#117
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded (PSA 8+): $10.00 - $15.00
Recent Sales
Comparable sets and singles from 1990 Swell typically sell in bulk lots for under $0.50 per card. High-grade graded examples of stars in this set occasionally reach over $20, but common players remain at minimum value.
Condition Details
Moderate wear on the left edge with several small white nicks/chipping. The bottom right corner shows some rounding. Centering is significantly shifted toward the bottom left.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card is a common player from a period of extreme mass production, and the current condition (edge chipping and centering) would result in a low grade. Assessment and shipping costs would far exceed the market value.
Card Description
Vern Ruhle is depicted as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, wearing a team jacket and cap with the 'C' logo. The card has a bright yellow border with 'BASEBALL GREATS' text and the Swell logo in the upper right. The player's name and position are located in a red banner at the bottom.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Swell' brand logo which is a lesser-known novelty/collectible set from the early 90s junk wax era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The card stock, low-resolution photo print, and specific yellow ink tone are consistent with 1990 Swell production standards. No signs of counterfeiting are present as the card has low market demand.
Scanned: 2026-07-16T07:15:26.266458