1991 Swell Baseball Greats Jim Lonborg #50
Jim Lonborg · Swell (Philadelphia Gum) · Base / Legends Set
Player
Jim Lonborg
Set
1991 Swell Baseball Greats
Year
1991
Card #
50
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows visible softening/paper loss. Edge wear visible on the bottom right.
Category
Base / Legends Set
Manufacturer
Swell (Philadelphia Gum)
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Primarily sought by Boston Red Sox team collectors or set builders completing the 1991 Swell run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $8-12; PSA 8: $15-20; PSA 9: $35-45 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for individual common base cards from this set typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies of stars in this set occasionally reach $30-40, but Lonborg is a common-tier veteran in this specific release.
Description
A vibrant 1991 Swell Baseball Greats card featuring 1967 Cy Young winner Jim Lonborg. The card features a classic yellow border with 'BASEBALL GREATS' typography and the red Swell logo. Lonborg is pictured in his Boston Red Sox road gray uniform in a full pitching follow-through.
Key Features
Features 1967 AL Cy Young winner and Red Sox legend; nostalgic early 90s design; part of a popular high-count legends set from Philadelphia Gum.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a mass-produced 1990s set with low market value, making counterfeiting extremely unlikely. Correct matte card stock and dot-matrix print pattern for the era.
Flaws to Note
Right-side centering bias; softening on the top-right corner; minor white chipping on the bottom right edge; surface likely has standard light wax-set era scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Budget listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or localized Boston-area card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the market value. Sell as a 'buy it now' for a low price with 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping to maximize the small profit margin.