1982 Donruss Joe Morgan #102
Joe Morgan · Donruss · Base / Legend / Hall of Fame
Player
Joe Morgan
Set
1982 Donruss Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
#102
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 5-6 (EX to EX-MT). Centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom and left. The top right corner shows visible rounding/softening. Surface appears generally clean but image resolution is low; expected light edge wear for this era.
Category
Base / Legend / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Stable. While Joe Morgan is a legend, this card is from a high-production era and is not a rookie card. It appeals mostly to Giants team collectors or HOF set completions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8-12, PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $100-150. PSA 10: $600+ (extremely rare and unlikely for this specific card's centered alignment).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50. Recent PSA 8 sales have averaged around $35, while PSA 9s occasionally top $120. Most sales are bulk or 'pick-your-card' style listings.
Description
Featured here is a 1982 Donruss card of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan during his tenure with the San Francisco Giants. The card features a classic portrait of Morgan holding a bat against his shoulder, set against a blue border typical of the 1982 Donruss design. The '82 Donruss logo is visible in the top right, with the team name 'Giants' in the lower-left baseball logo and the player name in the yellow bar at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; Joe Morgan is a legendary 2-time MVP and 10-time All-Star; vintage Donruss early-run card; features Morgan in a Giants uniform which is less common than his iconic Big Red Machine (Reds) cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and has very little market incentive for counterfeiters. The paper stock, lithographic dot pattern, and specific 1982 Donruss font all appear consistent with originals.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues common to 1982 Donruss (bottom-heavy border). Softening on the top right corner. The photo quality on this specific set was often grainy, and the card stock is prone to light chipping along the edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as part of a lot or cheap 'PWE' listing) or local card shop 'dollar' bins. It is not currently cost-effective to grade this card due to the high grading fees relative to the market value of a mid-grade example.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly centered and razor-sharp (which this one is not). Sell as a raw single on eBay using 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1. Use keywords: 'Joe Morgan', 'San Francisco Giants', 'Hall of Fame', '1982 Donruss'.