1997 Topps Gold Border Roger Clemens #270
Roger Clemens · Topps · Parallel
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
1997 Topps Baseball - Gold Border Parallel
Year
1997
Card #
270
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border on the front. Corners show mild softening under magnification, and edges display minor chipping common on the gold borders of this era.
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Roger Clemens cards maintain a steady niche collector base, though demand is tempered compared to his early Red Sox rookie cards due to his controversial career history and post-career narrative.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 8: $20.00 - $30.00, PSA 9: $50.00 - $75.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1997 Topps Roger Clemens Gold Border in similar condition range from $2.00 to $6.00 free shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have recently realized between $20.00 and $25.00.
Description
Offering a 1997 Topps Roger Clemens base parallel card featuring the distinctive gold border unique to this Topps release. The card showcases Clemens in his Toronto Blue Jays white uniform mid-pitching delivery. The iconic cursive Topps logo appears in the top left corner, with Clemens' name printed vertically in gold foil along the left edge. The reverse features his career statistics during his tenure with the Blue Jays. Perfect for any 90s baseball fan or Roger Clemens PC collector.
Key Features
Desirable 1997 Topps Gold Border parallel version, featuring one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB history during his stint with the Toronto Blue Jays, clean aesthetic with 90s Topps gold foil framing.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1997 Topps card stock thickness, correct font types, official Topps logo placement, and proper full-color photographic print quality without signs of modern inkjet dot patterns.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-heavy centering on the front surface. Minor corner wear and standard edge chipping typical of 1990s Topps gold border sets due to the sensitive nature of colored border stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling lower-value vintage and modern parallel cards like this one.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card, as the raw value does not justify the grading fees. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag. Use keywords like 1997 Topps, Gold Border, Roger Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays, and Card #270.