1989 Bowman Danny Darwin #20
Danny Darwin · Bowman · Base
Player
Danny Darwin
Set
1989 Bowman
Year
1989
Card #
20
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering shows heavy top-heavy bias on the front, corners look relatively sharp with slight touches visible under magnification, edges are clean with minimal chipping, surface appears clean with standard gloss for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Bowman
Demand Level
Low - Set collectors and player-specific collectors of Danny Darwin or the Houston Astros represent the primary buyer pool.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9/10 copies occasionally trade in the $15-$30 range, though rarely sought after except by registry set builders.
Description
Offering a 1989 Bowman baseball card featuring veteran pitcher Danny Darwin of the Houston Astros. The card features the classic 1989 Bowman glossy border design with a multi-colored outer frame and the Bowman 'B' logo in the upper left corner. The player name and team 'ASTROS V. DANNY DARWIN' are printed at the bottom border. The reverse features career statistics and biographical info in the signature pink and blue Bowman layout of the era.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1989 Bowman design, which marked the revival of the Bowman brand by Topps in the late 1980s. A classic vintage-era base card for a long-time MLB pitcher.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1989 Bowman card stock with typical glossy coating, correct font types, and proper color saturation. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-to-bottom centering imbalance on the front, with the top border visibly wider than the bottom border. Minor corner softening consistent with ungraded cards from this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a bulk 1989 Bowman set or team lot to maximize shipping efficiency), or local card shop trades.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees would far exceed the market value of the card even in a high grade. Best listed as a single for set builders or bundled in a lot.