1987 Topps Pat Corrales Manager #553
Pat Corrales · Topps · Base
Player
Pat Corrales
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#553
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable corner wear and slightly heavy left centering.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to set builders and nostalgic 1980s collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 individually, or as part of complete 1987 Topps sets selling for $15-30.
Description
This is a 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Pat Corrales in his role as manager, identified by the classic wood-grain border design characteristic of the 1987 Topps set. The card features a portrait shot of Corrales in a Cleveland Indians jersey, with the team logo in the upper left corner and a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, highly nostalgic set for 1980s baseball card collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing characteristics of 1987 Topps. High confidence in authenticity; common base cards from this era are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable rounding and wear on the top-left and bottom-left corners, centering is slightly heavy to the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete set or team lot rather than individually due to low individual value and grading costs exceeding the card's worth.