1980 TCMA 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale #028
Don Drysdale · TCMA Ltd. · Retrospective / All-Time Greats Set
Player
Don Drysdale
Set
1980 TCMA 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers World Champions
Year
1980
Card #
#028
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted to the left on the reverse, corners show very minor white touch on the top left, surface appears clean but lacks modern gloss.
Category
Retrospective / All-Time Greats Set
Manufacturer
TCMA Ltd.
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily appeals to Hall of Fame player collectors and Dodgers team historians. Not a high-volatility investment, but a steady vintage-style collectible.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this specific TCMA Drysdale tend to sell for $4-$7 on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies have sold sporadically in the $50 range over the last year.
Description
A high-quality 1980 TCMA retrospective card honoring Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale of the 1959 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The back features a clean black-and-white layout with a detailed career summary and statistical breakdown of his 1959 season and career totals. This card is part of a popular historical team set produced by TCMA, known for its archival quality and commemorative focus on legendary MLB rosters.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1959 World Series tie-in, popular TCMA brand known for historical sets, 1980 era stock, clean statistical back.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic TCMA matte-finish card stock, correct copyright symbol with '© TCMA 1980-028' font style, accurately crisp black typeface typical of late 70s/early 80s TCMA press runs.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering alignment shift (common for TCMA), very minor edge wear on the top perimeter, and microscopic corner softening on the top-left edge of the reverse side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for single cards), COMC (consignment for low-to-mid value), or Dodgers-specific fan groups on social media.
Selling Tips
Avoid high-cost grading unless you are confident it will reach a PSA 10, as the grading fee often exceeds the card's value at lower grades. List with several high-resolution photos of both front and back to show the clean edges.