1991 Topps Jim Fregosi #316
Jim Fregosi · Topps · Base / Manager Card
Player
Jim Fregosi
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#316
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is quite good for this year, but corners show slight touch wear, and surface has minor paper fiber inconsistencies typical of 1991 card stock.
Category
Base / Manager Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Generally considered part of the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies printed; primarily of interest to Phillies team collectors or Fregosi fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80. Note: Grading costs significantly more than the card's value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.25 and $0.99 with free shipping. Graded Gem Mint (10) copies are rare but can occasionally fetch $50+ to registry collectors, though most copies remain ungraded.
Description
This 1991 Topps Jim Fregosi card features the Philadelphia Phillies manager in a classic dugout profile wearing sunglasses. The card is part of Topps' 40th Anniversary celebration, denoted by the '40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The design features a colorful blue and teal inner border with the team name 'Phillies' in stylized script at the bottom right.
Key Features
Includes the 40th-anniversary celebratory logo; features Jim Fregosi as a manager during the Phillies' resurgence era; iconic 1991 Topps design widely recognized by collectors of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with rough cardboard texture on the back; 'Topps 40' logo includes the distinct color gradient; confidence is High as this card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Corners show very white tipping; the card stock is prone to edge chipping; minor centering tilt toward the top; slight surface dimples common in mass-production cards from 1991.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay; otherwise, suitable for a 25-cent 'common' bin at a local card show or shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a sentimental heirloom, as the grading fee will exceed the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'Phillies Manager' and '40th Anniversary'. Best shipped in a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.