BO JACKSON
Baseball • Topps Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1987
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Base Set
Card Number
#170
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$15; Graded PSA 10: $250-$400; PSA 9: $40-$60
Recent Sales
PSA 10 copies frequently sell between $250 and $400 on eBay. Raw copies in good condition consistently sell for under $15 due to high population.
Condition Details
The centering appears slightly shifted to the left and top. Minor edge wear and slight whitening on corners visible through the top loader. No visible surface creases or stains.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the card is in flawless 'Gem Mint' condition. For this specific card, the centering likely limits it to an 8 or 9, making grading costs roughly equal to the card's value.
Card Description
Features Bo Jackson playing for the Kansas City Royals. He is wearing jersey #16 in a fielding pose with a glove. The card features the iconic 1987 wood-grain border design with a 'Future Stars' logo in the bottom left.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Future Stars' subset designation. Widely considered one of the most iconic rookie cards of the 1980s junk wax era.
Authentication Notes
Iconic wood-grain print pattern is consistent with authentic 1987 Topps card stock. No signs of reprinting or color alteration.
Scanned: 2026-05-03T12:41:06.915850