Bo Jackson
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1987
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#170
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (PSA 9): $30 - $50; Graded (PSA 10): $150 - $250
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold on eBay in the $8 to $12 range, while PSA 9 examples regularly fetch around $35 to $45.
Condition Details
The card exhibits fairly sharp corners with very slight touch on the top left, standard centering typical of 1987 Topps issues, clean borders with minimal edge wear, and a relatively clean surface free of major scratches or creases.
Grading Recommendation
Not strongly recommended for grading unless you suspect it will achieve a PSA 9 or PSA 10, given the current grading fees and the abundant supply of this iconic 1987 rookie card.
Card Description
The card features Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals wearing his blue royal uniform holding a bat, with a distinctive yellow border and wood-grain aesthetic typical of the 1987 Topps design. The team name 'Royals' and player name 'BO JACKSON' appear in script ribbons at the bottom.
Notable Features
Widely recognized as one of the definitive Bo Jackson Rookie Cards, featuring the iconic 1987 Topps baseball design.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with proper print dot patterns, correct card stock thickness, and standard Topps font and registration characteristics for 1987.
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