FRANK THOMAS
Baseball • 1991 Topps Base
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1991
Brand & Set
Topps - 1991 Topps Base
Card Number
#79
Card Type
Veteran / 2nd Year Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00; PSA 9: $10.00 - $15.00
Recent Sales
High-volume sales on eBay for raw copies typically fluctuate around the $1-2 mark. Graded Gem Mint copies have seen a softening from peak pandemic prices but remain stable for Hall of Fame collectors.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right side. Corners show minor softness typical of 1990s white chip-prone stock. Edges appear relatively clean but subject to minor factory rough cuts.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a personal collection item. The high population of this card and the strictness of grading on 1991 Topps centering make the ROI low for anything less than a guaranteed PSA 10.
Card Description
Frank 'The Big Hurt' Thomas shown in his Chicago White Sox home pinstripe uniform with jersey number 35 visible. He is in a batting stance. The design features a colorful inner border and the 40 Years of Baseball anniversary logo in the top left corner.
Notable Features
Features Topps 40th Anniversary logo (1951-1991). This is his second-year Topps card, following his 1990 rookie season. Frank Thomas is a Hall of Famer inducted in 2014.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Topps card stock. No signs of reproduction. This card was mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era, making counterfeits extremely unlikely.
Scanned: 2026-05-03T12:29:23.602729