1987 Donruss LaMarr Hoyt #189
LaMarr Hoyt · Donruss · Base
Player
LaMarr Hoyt
Set
1987 Donruss Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
189
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly off-left; corners appear sharp; black borders show minimal chipping; visible surface speck near left border center.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Collector interest is generally limited to Padres team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $60-$80
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for under $1 in bulk lots. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $15-$22 range, while PSA 10 specimens occasionally command a premium due to border sensitivity.
Description
This 1987 Donruss card features San Diego Padres pitcher LaMarr Hoyt. The card boasts the iconic black borders and yellow/grey side accents characteristic of the '87 Donruss set. Hoyt is pictured in his Padres cap and jersey. The reverse side (not shown) traditionally features career statistics and personal highlights.
Key Features
Cy Young Award winner (1983); popular black-border 'junk wax' era design known for being difficult to find in high grades due to chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock thickness; correct 1987 Donruss logo typography; era-appropriate halftone printing dots in the portrait. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Black borders are prone to white chipping/wear; centering is heavy toward the left side (approx 60/40); small purple/pink ink blemish on the left side of the photo area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual sales, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not worth the cost of professional grading unless you are seeking a PSA 10 for a personal registry. Best sold in a Padres team lot or a complete 1987 Donruss set. Use a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent chipping of the sensitive black borders.