1991 Topps Charlie Hough #242
Charlie Hough · Topps · Base Card
Player
Charlie Hough
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#242
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 75/25). Bottom-right corner shows visible whitening/softening. Surface appears clean but edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1991 card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Sells primarily to team collectors or knuckleball specialists. This was produced during the mass-production peak of the early 90s.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $1.00. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-$50 to registry collectors, but this specific card's centering precludes it from that tier.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Charlie Hough card featuring the '40 Years of Baseball' logo. Hough is depicted in his Chicago White Sox uniform and pinstripe pants, following through on a pitch. The card features the signature 1991 Topps border design with red and blue piping on a white card stock background. The reverse side contains his career statistics and a short biographical blurb.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; features a legendary knuckleballer with a 25-season career; iconic 'Junk Era' design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from a high-production era. Authentic card stock is semi-glossy on front, rough gray/brown cardstock on back, with clear 1991 copyright info.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering; softening on the bottom-right corner; minor edge roughing on the top border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold on Sportlots or COMC for low-value base cards. It is often found in 'Common' bins at local card shops or sold as part of a team set on eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 1991 Topps complete set or a Chicago White Sox team lot to maximize shipping efficiency via PWE (Plain White Envelope).