1994 Topps Davey Johnson Reds Manager #121
Davey Johnson · Topps · Base / Manager Card
Player
Davey Johnson
Set
1994 Topps Base
Year
1994
Card #
#121
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Observations: Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 75/25), soft bottom-left corner, and visible surface chipping along the left edge.
Category
Base / Manager Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Reds team collectors or fans of Davey Johnson. The 1994 set was heavily produced, making supply vastly outweigh demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $50.00 - $75.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.25 to $0.99 as individual listings. Graded examples are rare because the market value rarely justifies the grading investment.
Description
This 1994 Topps card features Davey Johnson during his tenure as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. The card utilizes the classic 1994 Topps design with red and white vertical stripes in the nameplate and bottom border. Johnson is shown in a portrait shot wearing the Reds' pinstriped home uniform and cap against a solid blue background.
Key Features
Features Davey Johnson, the World Series-winning manager of the 1986 Mets, in his role as Cincinnati Reds skipper. Part of the iconic mid-90s Topps design era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' transition era. It features the correct 1994 Topps card stock (white back) and typical halftone printing patterns in the photo.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. The bottom-left corner shows distinct whitening and rounding. There is noticeable white chipping/wear along the left-hand black border border and general edge wear on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Reds team set or a bulk manager lot on eBay. Also suitable for 'Common' bins at local card shows or listed on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Best sold with high-quality scans as a low-cost 'filler' for set builders. Use keywords: Cincinnati Reds, MLB Manager, 1994 Topps.