1987 Donruss Roberto Clemente Puzzle (Complete Panel)
Roberto Clemente · Donruss/Leaf Incorporated · Puzzle (Insert)
Player
Roberto Clemente
Set
1987 Donruss (Puzzle Subset)
Year
1987
Card #
Not Numbered (Puzzle Panel)
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated; Centering is excellent, but visible chipping along puzzle cut lines and mild whitening on corners.
Category
Puzzle (Insert)
Manufacturer
Donruss/Leaf Incorporated
Demand Level
Low/Stable; Clemente collectors seek these out, but the supply is very high from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-30.00, PSA 9: $45.00-60.00, PSA 10: $250.00+
Comparable Sales
Raw panels typically sell for $1-$3 on eBay; PSA 10 examples have sold for significantly more ($200+) but are extremely rare due to the fragile puzzle-cut nature of the card.
Description
This is the complete 1987 Donruss Roberto Clemente puzzle, featuring an artistic rendition of the Hall of Famer in front of the Puerto Rican flag. This particular example is the full panel as it came in the pack, rather than the three individual separated puzzle pieces. The Dick Perez 'Diamond King' artwork shows Clemente in his Pirates uniform with a small inset portrait.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Roberto Clemente; Artwork by renowned sports artist Dick Perez; Iconic 1980s Donruss 'Puzzle' insert style.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1987 Leaf/Perez-Steele copyright at bottom; card stock thickness matches period Donruss products; high confidence (99%). Not a commonly faked item due to low raw value.
Flaws to Note
Chipping is visible along the pre-cut puzzle lines; white showing on corners; potential for surface scuffs common in wax-pack inserts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best venues for selling low-value individual inserts like this.
Selling Tips
Do not separate the puzzle pieces as the full panel is more desirable for collectors. Grading is generally not recommended unless the card is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will exceed the market value for lower grades.