1987 Topps Bo Jackson Future Stars Rookie #170
Bo Jackson · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Bo Jackson
Set
1987 Topps
Year
1987
Card #
#170
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 8.5. Centering is fairly good (approx 55/45 L-R, 50/50 T-B). Corners are mostly sharp with minor softness/wear on the tips, especially bottom right/left. Edges show minor factory roughness along the woodgrain border.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong/High Volume. Extremely popular entry-level vintage/junk-wax era card due to Bo Jackson's enduring pop-culture and sports legacy.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3 - $8
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $45 - $65, PSA 10: $350 - $450+
Comparable Sales
Raw: $3-$7 average across eBay; PSA 9: $50-$60; PSA 10: $350-$425 in recent auction sales.
Description
1987 Topps Bo Jackson #170 Future Stars Rookie Card featuring the multi-sport icon in his Kansas City Royals uniform. Known for its classic woodgrain border design, this card is one of the most iconic baseball cards of the late 1980s junk wax era.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps woodgrain border design, features two-sport legend Bo Jackson, official 'Future Stars' subset designation, true Rookie Card (RC).
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with standard 1987 Topps grey chipboard back, original print pattern and typography present. Confidence: High. (Not commonly counterfeited, though reprints exist; this matches the original production).
Flaws to Note
Minor corner touching on bottom corners, typical slight roughness along the top and right cut edges, woodgrain borders make chip marks easily visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards), Facebook Marketplace / Card Groups, Local Card Shows.
Selling Tips
Raw copies are best sold in lots or via PWE (Plain White Envelope) on eBay for around $5 to maximize net return after fees, as grading costs ($15-$25) exceed raw value unless guaranteed a PSA 10.