1983 Topps Tommy John #36
Tommy John · Topps · Base
Player
Tommy John
Set
1983 Topps Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
36
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right side on the front, corners look relatively sharp with slight touches visible under magnification, and edges appear clean with standard minor chipping typical of 1983 Topps stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - steady demand from set builders and collectors interested in vintage pitching history or the namesake of Tommy John surgery, but widely available.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1983 Topps Tommy John range from $0.99 to $2.50 free shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies typically sell in the $15-$25 range.
Description
Offering a 1983 Topps baseball card featuring veteran pitcher Tommy John of the New York Yankees. The card features a classic 1983 Topps wood-grain or team-color border design, with the iconic cursive Yankees script and player nameplate at the bottom. The reverse typically includes complete career statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Features the legendary pitcher Tommy John, famous for his 288 career wins and the revolutionary elbow surgery named after him. Classic 1983 Topps vintage set design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1983 Topps card stock, correct font styles, gloss level, and back printing characteristics consistent with authentic vintage mass-produced cards. Low probability of counterfeiting due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softness typical of 1980s Topps paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows as part of a bulk vintage lot.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of raw copies, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless submitting as part of a large bulk order. Best sold raw or as part of a complete 1983 Topps team set or player collection.