Mark McGwire
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1985
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
401
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint 7
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $50, Graded (PSA 7/8): $60 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies on eBay have sold in the $25 to $45 range depending on exact surface and corner wear.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with a vintage card in a top loader; centering appears relatively balanced.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if corners and surface inspection under magnification reveal minimal wear to target a PSA 8 or higher, otherwise raw holding is recommended due to grading fees.
Card Description
The card features Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics wearing jersey number 25. The iconic 1985 Topps design incorporates a wood-grain border, a prominent 'ROOKIE CARD' banner across the top, the Oakland Athletics team logo in the upper left, and a green nameplate at the bottom.
Notable Features
Rookie Card designation with the prominent 'ROOKIE CARD' banner at the top, featuring the iconic 1985 Topps wood-grain design.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be authentic based on standard 1985 Topps card stock, font consistency, and coloring, though a thorough physical inspection is recommended to rule out counter-feiting which is common for key rookie cards of this era.
Scanned: 2026-11-01T23:51:47.539915