1988 Topps Roger Clemens #45
Roger Clemens · Topps · Base
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
45
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering is slightly heavy on the left and top borders, corners show very minor softening under close inspection, and edges are mostly clean with minor wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. The 1988 Topps set was massively overproduced during the junk wax era, meaning supply heavily outstrips demand, though player collectors still seek out clean vintage copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of the 1988 Topps Roger Clemens #45 routinely sell on eBay for $0.99 to $2.00 or are frequently found in bulk dollar boxes at card shows.
Description
Offering a classic 1988 Topps Baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox pitching legend Roger Clemens, card number 45. The card showcases a vibrant action shot of Clemens delivering a pitch on the mound, set against a green backdrop with the iconic Topps script logo in the upper left and a script 'Red Sox' banner holding his name at the bottom. A staple of late 80s junk wax era collecting.
Key Features
Features one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history during his prime years with the Boston Red Sox. Part of the iconic 1988 Topps wood-border alternative blue border design subset.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, font clarity, back text, and standard 1988 Topps gloss finish match authentic copies. This card from the junk wax era is rarely counterfeited as it holds low monetary value.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from left to right and top to bottom. Minor corner softening consistent with handling from the 1980s.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of raw 1988 Topps base cards, it is not economically viable to have this card professionally graded. It is best sold raw as part of a larger lot of 1980s stars, or shipped via Plain White Envelope (PWE) if sold individually online.
Notes
Roger Clemens 1988