1984 Topps Tony LaRussa #9
Tony LaRussa · Topps · Manager Base Card
Player
Tony LaRussa
Set
1984 Topps Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
9
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the left, corners appear generally sharp with minor touches on the top-left, and slight surface speckling visible on the left white border.
Category
Manager Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $25-$40 range.
Description
Offering a 1984 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame manager Tony LaRussa of the Chicago White Sox. The card features a classic 1984 Topps wood-grain adjacent borderless design concept with a white frame, bold red 'WHITE SOX' vertical lettering on the left, the classic Sox team logo box in the bottom left, and a yellow banner identifying him as MANAGER. A great piece for vintage set builders and Hall of Fame collectors.
Key Features
Hall of Fame manager (inducted in 2014), classic 1984 Topps design, featuring LaRussa during his tenure managing the Chicago White Sox.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1984 Topps card stock with correct gloss and back printing characteristics. Low risk of counterfeiting for this specific common manager card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-heavy centering on the front border and minor surface wear/staining on the left white margin.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows as part of a vintage lot or set.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value of this specific card, it is not economically viable to grade it professionally unless part of a bulk submission for a complete set. List raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundle with other 1984 Topps cards.