1986 TCMA Robert Stephen Simon's Super Star Card Set Yanks of Yesteryear #9
New York Yankees Team Card (Mentions Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle) · TCMA Ltd. · Art / History Subset Card
Player
New York Yankees Team Card (Mentions Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle)
Set
Robert Stephen Simon's Super Star Card Set - Yanks of Yesteryear
Year
1986
Card #
No. 9
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on reverse; corners appear sharp; edges show minimal wear; surface seems clean.
Category
Art / History Subset Card
Manufacturer
TCMA Ltd.
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Most common among Yankees team collectors or fans of Robert Stephen Simon's sports art.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $100+
Comparable Sales
Raw singles from this set generally sell for $1-$4 plus shipping. Complete sets (36 cards) typically sell for $20-$40.
Description
A clean 1986 TCMA Yankees history card from the Robert Stephen Simon Super Star art set. The reverse features a blue-and-black text design providing a summary of the New York Yankees' legendary history, specifically focusing on the 'Yanks of Yesteryear.' It highlights Hall of Famers like Ruth, Mantle, and DiMaggio. The card is printed on white stock with blue borders on the reverse side.
Key Features
Features the artwork of renowned sports artist Robert Stephen Simon; focuses on the most popular MLB franchise (Yankees); part of a niche mid-80s TCMA set often collected by team historians.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct matte card stock for TCMA 1986 production; sharp typography; original 1986 copyright with Peekskill, NY address is present. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
A slight right-side bias in centering on the reverse; minor whitening possible on the sharp edges; typical porous card stock of the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for niche cards like this; alternatively, COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory of low-value cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are confident it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed market value. Use keywords like 'Yankees History,' 'TCMA,' and 'Robert Stephen Simon' for maximum visibility.