1987 Topps Tom Kelly #178
Tom Kelly · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Kelly
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
178
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $30 - $40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually. Graded lower-tier copies (PSA 6 or 7) rarely trade as standalone items unless bundled.
Description
1987 Topps Tom Kelly baseball card featuring the Minnesota Twins manager. The card features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, a crisp player portrait with the Twins cap logo in the upper left corner, and a blue nameplate banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Classic 1987 Topps wood-grain design, highly recognizable and nostalgic set among vintage collectors. Features Tom Kelly during his tenure managing the Minnesota Twins.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and back layout match authentic 1987 Topps production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of vintage cards, minor edge chipping common with the 1987 wood-grain border design, and slightly off-center top-to-bottom borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot or low-cost listing), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade given the high cost of grading relative to the low raw value. Best sold as part of a 1987 Topps complete set, team set, or bulk lot.