1991 Topps Jack McDowell #428
Jack McDowell · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jack McDowell
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#428
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card is visibly off-center (approx 40/60 top-to-bottom and left-to-right). Bottom-left corner shows slight fraying/whitening. Surface appears clean but edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1991 card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card was mass-produced in the millions. Most demand comes from White Sox team set collectors or '90s nostalgia collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $60 - $80 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.50 and $1.00 (often with free shipping, meaning the seller nets pennies). PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50+ to registry collectors, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic piece of 'Junk Wax' era history, this 1991 Topps card features Chicago White Sox pitcher Jack 'Black Jack' McDowell in his follow-through motion. The card utilizes the iconic 1991 Topps design featuring the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo in the top left corner. The player is dressed in the White Sox's pinstripe uniform with the classic 'SOX' logo.
Key Features
Features the special 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo commemorating the company's 40th anniversary. Represents a key era for Jack McDowell, who would go on to win the AL Cy Young award just two years later in 1993.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card. Indicators include the standard recycled gray cardstock typical of 1991 Topps, the specific red/blue ink registration on the border, and the correct gloss level for the year. High confidence, as this card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues with the white borders being uneven. The bottom-left and top-right corners show minor softening. There are tiny white print dots visible in the dark areas of the photo frame.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or in a 25-cent bin at a Local Card Shop (LCS). It is not financially viable to sell as a single item due to shipping costs exceeding the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be significantly higher than the market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1991 Topps cards or Chicago White Sox team cards. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually as a filler.