1986 Topps Bob Stanley #411
Bob Stanley · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Stanley
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
411
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible top-edge chipping on black border and heavy left-to-right centering bias.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Stanley is a Red Sox legend, base cards from the 1986 Topps set were printed in the millions and are widely available in bulk.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $75-$100+ (Extreme rarity in high grade due to black borders).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.18 to $0.50 in bulk lots. PSA 9 examples have sold for approximately $20. Recent sales of similar mid-grade commons from this set are often priced at $1 or less plus shipping.
Description
This 1986 Topps Bob Stanley card features the iconic 1986 design with a large bold 'RED SOX' team name in red across a black heading. The photo depicts the veteran Boston pitcher in his home white jersey mid-delivery. The card features crisp photography against a blurred stadium background, a red 'P' position circle, and the Topps logo in the upper right corner.
Key Features
Iconic 1986 Topps 'Black Header' design, known for being extremely difficult to find in high grades due to the sensitivity of the black ink on the top edge. Features Bob Stanley, a two-time All-Star and Red Sox Hall of Famer.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is standard 1986 Topps gray/brown cardboard. The 'dot matrix' print pattern in the skin tones and background is consistent with vintage lithographic printing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavily weighted to the right). The black border along the top edge shows white 'chipping' or wear. Bottom right corner appears slightly soft. These 'Junk Wax' era cards were mass-produced with frequent cutting errors.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a complete 1986 set or in a Red Sox team lot on eBay. Not worth the fees of individual listing unless it were a Gem Mint 10 candidate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the market value. Group it with other 1986 Red Sox stars like Roger Clemens or Wade Boggs to attract team collectors. If selling, use '1986 Topps Red Sox Lot' as a keyword.