1986 Topps Steve Lyons Rookie Card #233
Steve Lyons · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Steve Lyons
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
233
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly off-center left-to-right; corners show visible whitening and softening; edges have minor rough cuts common to 1986 stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Steve Lyons is a cult figure in baseball history, but this was produced during the 'Junk Wax Era,' meaning there is a massive oversupply in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 or are included in common bins. Recent PSA 9 copies have sold for approximately $30, while PSA 10s can command a premium due to the difficulty of finding perfectly centered 1986 cards.
Description
The back of this 1986 Topps Steve Lyons rookie card features a salmon-pink cardstock with complete major and minor league batting records. It includes personal statistics, a 'Talkin' Baseball' trivia fact about Billy Werber, and a note about Lyons' first 2-HR major league game on 5-27-85.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Steve 'Psycho' Lyons, known for his eccentric personality and his famous 1990 incident where he forgot he was on the diamond and dropped his pants to brush off dirt.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'D*' production code and 1986 copyright on the bottom are consistent with authentic Topps printing. The grain of the cardboard back is correct for the era.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on all four back corners, particularly the top left. The card is printed on porous 1980s cardstock which is prone to chipping and surface wear. Centering on the reverse is shifted toward the right margin.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as part of a 1986 Topps team set (Red Sox) or a bulk 'Junk Wax' lot. Not worth selling individually unless in a PSA 10 grade.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee far exceeds the market value for a card in this condition. Use a standard white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for a buyer.