1993 Sports Illustrated for Kids Mike Piazza #52
Mike Piazza · Sports Illustrated · Rookie Card
Player
Mike Piazza
Set
1993 Sports Illustrated for Kids
Year
1993
Card #
52
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible crease near the center/right, soft corners, and minor edge wear.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Sports Illustrated
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies with similar condition issues (creases) typically sell for $5 to $10 on eBay. Well-centered, clean unpunched/uncut NM-MT raw copies can fetch $50+.
Description
1993 Sports Illustrated for Kids Mike Piazza card #52. Features Piazza in his Los Angeles Dodgers catcher gear sliding into home plate. The cover design replicates a Sports Illustrated magazine layout with the header 'Sports Illustrated' and the headline 'Blue Plate Special' along with descriptive text about Dodger rookies. This is a classic unperforated or hand-cut card from the magazine insert sheets.
Key Features
Hall of Fame catcher, highly popular 1990s superstar, iconic Sports Illustrated for Kids design, key early career card.
Authenticity Indicators
Paper stock is consistent with 1993 SI for Kids magazine inserts. Back should feature other sports figures or toys depending on the full sheet layout. Check for correct font types and image clarity. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable horizontal crease across the middle section of the card, soft corners, potential rough or hand-cut edges typical of magazine inserts, light surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, Facebook card groups
Selling Tips
Due to the condition issues and crease, grading is generally not recommended unless it's for personal PC purposes. Sell raw with clear photos highlighting the crease to manage buyer expectations. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.