1987 Topps Terry Francona #329
Terry Francona · Topps · Base
Player
Terry Francona
Set
1987 Topps
Year
1987
Card #
#329
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25), with evidence of edge wear on the right side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Generally sought by Cubs team collectors, Francona completionists, or 1987 Topps set builders. Market is heavily saturated with this card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales show this card selling for under $1 in lots. Graded PSA 9 copies occasionally reach $40-50, but lower grades frequently go unsold or sell for the cost of the slab.
Description
Classic 1987 Topps 'Woodgrain' design featuring Terry Francona in a Chicago Cubs road uniform. The card shows Francona in a batting stance. Features the iconic Cubs circular logo in the top left and a pink nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 woodgrain border design; Features Terry Francona who later became a legendary Two-time World Series winning manager; High nostalgia value for the 'Junk Wax' era collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Genuine card stock thickness; correct lithographic dot pattern visible under magnification; period-accurate 'wood' grain texture. Low risk for counterfeiting. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major right-heavy centering (OC); minor chipping on the fragile woodgrain borders; soft lower-right corner; surface shows typical 'dimpling' common to 1987 Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's 'dollar bin'. Individual sales are difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will exceed the market value significantly. Best sold as part of a 1987 Topps complete set or a Cubs team lot. Use 'Terry Francona Cubs' in the title.