1987 Topps Tom Brookens #417
Tom Brookens · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Brookens
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
417
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, but corners look relatively sharp with clean edges and good surface gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - High print run era common card appealing mainly to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $8-12, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 individually, or around $10-15 for a complete set.
Description
1987 Topps Tom Brookens #417 Detroit Tigers base card. Features the iconic and beloved wood-grain border design characteristic of the 1987 Topps set. The obverse displays a full-color action photo of Brookens in his Tigers warm-up jacket on the field, featuring the team logo baseball graphic in the upper left and a blue nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain design, part of a massively popular nostalgic set from the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing characteristics consistent with authentic 1987 Topps production. High confidence as this card is rarely counterfeited due to low common value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softening under magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or team set rather than individually due to low individual value.