Walter Payton
Football • Topps
Sport & Year
Football • 1988
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps
Card Number
Not visible on front
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5
Recent Sales
Recent sales of raw 1988 Topps Walter Payton cards in lower condition typically range from $1 to $5 depending on exact wear.
Condition Details
Heavy wear on the dark borders, noticeable edge chipping and corner rounding, surface scuffing, and a prominent crease near the top border.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to heavy edge wear and surface creasing, which would result in a low numerical grade not justifying the grading fees.
Card Description
Features a close-up portrait of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears wearing his helmet. The card has a distinct black border, large white lettering spelling his last name, a smaller box with his first name, and an orange stripe at the bottom with 'BEARS'.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame player, Topps All-Pro designation along the right side.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1988 Topps card stock and printing characteristics appear consistent with authentic issues, though the condition has suffered significant wear over time.
Scanned: 2026-09-23T23:18:59.082994