1987 Topps Bo Jackson Future Stars Rookie RC #170
Bo Jackson · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Bo Jackson
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
170
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows visible whitening/softness. Top-left edge has minor chipping typical of the 1987 wood-grain borders. Surface appears clean through the holder, but expected wax stains for this era are possible on the reverse.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Bo Jackson remains one of the most collected figures in the hobby. While mass-produced, high-quality copies always find buyers quickly.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $150-200, PSA 10: $2,500+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar EX-MT condition sell for $8-$12. PSA 8 copies regularly sell for $50. PSA 10 copies are the 'holy grail' for this card, reaching over $2,000 due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering and clean wood corners.
Description
This is the iconic 1987 Topps Bo Jackson 'Future Stars' rookie card. Featuring the classic faux wood-grain border design, the card shows the legendary multi-sport athlete in his Kansas City Royals home blue jersey and white pants during a pre-game warmup. The 'Future Stars' script across the bottom remains one of the most recognizable logos of the Junk Wax Era.
Key Features
Official Topps Rookie Card of Bo Jackson; Iconic 1987 Wood-Grain Design; 'Future Stars' branding; High-demand HOF-caliber athlete.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card has the correct card stock thickness and porous texture characteristic of late-80s Topps. The wood-grain pattern and 'Topps' logo printing are crisp and consistent with original production. Not commonly faked, though high-grade 'Tiffany' versions are often swapped.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) left to right. Softening on the upper right corner tip. Minor edge wear on the wood-grain border which makes white chipping very obvious. Scratched plastic top-loader obscures a full surface assessment.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card both raw and graded. Due to high volume, it will sell quickly at market price. COMC is also a good option for mid-grade copies.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific copy. The centering and corner wear will limit it to a PSA 6 or 7, which costs more to grade than the card's final value. Sell it raw as a 'Starter RC' for a Bo Jackson collector. Use keywords: Bo Jackson Rookie, 1987 Topps Wood Grain, Future Stars.