1985 Drake's Big Hitters Dave Winfield #32
Dave Winfield · Topps (produced for Drake's) · Food Issue / Insert
Player
Dave Winfield
Set
1985 Drake's Big Hitters (5th Annual Collectors' Edition)
Year
1985
Card #
32
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35), corners show visible softening/rounding, and there is a small black print speck or debris mark on the right white border near the middle.
Category
Food Issue / Insert
Manufacturer
Topps (produced for Drake's)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily desired by Yankees team collectors, Winfield player collectors, or 'Oddball' food-set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$2 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have fetched between $80-$110 in recent heritage/specialty auctions, but lower grades (PSA 6/7) often struggle to cover the cost of the slab.
Description
Featured is a 1985 Drake's Big Hitters Dave Winfield card, numbered 32 in a series of 44. This '5th Annual Collectors' Edition' was a promotional giveaway found in Drake's snack cakes boxes. The card features an action shot of the Hall of Fame outfielder in his classic New York Yankees pinstripes, completing a powerful swing. The design includes the distinctive red banner at the top and the 'Drake's Big Hitters' logo in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame member Dave Winfield; part of a popular 1980s food-issue set produced by Topps; oddball collectible that is rarer than standard Topps base cards of the same year.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; the card stock, lithographic dot pattern, and 'Drake's' specific typography are consistent with mid-80s food issues. These are rarely counterfeited due to low base value.
Flaws to Note
Softened corners (especially bottom right), off-center white borders (shifted right), and a noticeable print mark/stain on the right edge border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory. Local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) significantly exceeds the market value of a mid-grade example. List with 'Yankees' and 'Hall of Fame' in the title. Best sold as part of a lot of 1980s Hall of Famers to save on shipping.