Jim McMahon
Football • Topps Football
Sport & Year
Football • 1982
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Football
Card Number
#434
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5, Graded PSA 3/4: $10 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this 1982 Topps Jim McMahon rookie card in similar lower-grade condition generally range from $1 to $5 on eBay.
Condition Details
Heavy wear on the card edges and corners, noticeable dirt and surface staining on both the card and the protective holder, soft corners with rounding, potential creasing, and poor centering shifted toward the top and left.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (around $15-$25 plus shipping) exceeds the total market value of the card in this low-grade condition.
Card Description
Features Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears playing the quarterback position wearing jersey number 9. The card features a white border with a green inner frame, a prominent 'BEARS' header in bold white text, and a blue nameplate at the bottom indicating his name and position (QB).
Notable Features
Rookie Card (RC) of Super Bowl champion quarterback Jim McMahon.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1982 Topps card based on standard vintage card stock, font style, and borders, but is currently housed in a heavily worn top loader containing surface dirt and debris.
Scanned: 2026-08-17T12:01:49.632748