Ron Darling

Baseball • Topps Baseball

Ron Darling from Topps Baseball

Sport & Year

Baseball • 1987

Brand & Set

Topps - Topps Baseball

Card Number

#210

Card Type

Veteran

Rarity

Base

Parallel Variant & Language

Base • English

Condition & Value Assessment

Condition Grade

Near Mint (NM 7)

Estimated Market Value

Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded PSA 9: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded PSA 10: $25.00 - $50.00

Recent Sales

Recent raw sales on eBay consistently range between $0.50 and $2.00 including shipping for common 1987 Topps baseball cards in similar condition.

Condition Details

Slight corner wear and typical vintage edge chipping; centering appears slightly heavy toward the top border.

Grading Recommendation

Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value and grading fees exceeding the potential return, unless part of a bulk submission for a personal collection.

Card Description

Features New York Mets pitcher Ron Darling in his pinstripe home uniform with the number 12 visible, throwing a pitch. The classic 1987 Topps wood-grain or red/blue border design features a team banner at the bottom with the player's name.

Notable Features

Classic 1987 Topps design featuring the iconic team name banner and inset player photo style.

Authentication Notes

Appears authentic with standard 1987 Topps card stock, correct font formatting, and standard printing dot patterns consistent with the era. No apparent signs of counterfeiting.

Scanned: 2026-10-21T12:57:57.956240