1986 Donruss Highlights Don Mattingly #43 Yankee Record for Hits & Doubles
Don Mattingly · Donruss · Insert / Subset
Player
Don Mattingly
Set
1986 Donruss Highlights
Year
1986
Card #
#43
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly left-heavy (approx 65/35). Edges look clean, but corners on the 1986 Donruss set are notorious for white chipping which is visible on the bottom right.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. Mattingly has an extremely loyal player-collector following, being one of the most popular Yankees of the modern era, though the 'Highlights' set is less sought after than the base set or 'Rated Rookies'.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $4.00 including shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for $40-55. PSA 10s are rare and fluctuate significantly based on collector bidding wars.
Description
This 1986 Donruss Highlights card features New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly in his batting stance. The card commemorates his record-breaking season for hits and doubles. The design features the iconic 1986 Donruss horizontal gold/yellow and black stripe border with the 'Highlights' logo in the lower left and a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame caliber player (Yankees icon), high-gloss finish typical of the Highlights set, commemorates a specific statistical achievement in Mattingly's prime.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card. Confidence is High. These cards were mass-produced in the 'Junk Wax' era and are rarely counterfeited. The dot-matrix printing and card stock thickness are consistent with 1980s Donruss production.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center toward the left border. Minor touch of white on the bottom right and top right corners. Potential for surface scratches which are common on the dark borders of 1986 Donruss issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best option for a low-cost card like this. It could also be sold as part of a Mattingly lot or 'team bag' for Yankees fans at local card shows or on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10; the cost of grading exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9. List with keywords like 'Yankees Legend' and 'Donnie Baseball'. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.