1991 Conlon Collection / Sporting News Sammy Sosa #160
Sammy Sosa · Megacards / The Sporting News · Base / Early Career
Player
Sammy Sosa
Set
1991 Conlon Collection / The Sporting News
Year
1991
Card #
160
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right and bottom borders. Corners look relatively sharp for a paper-stock card of this era.
Category
Base / Early Career
Manufacturer
Megacards / The Sporting News
Demand Level
Low - While Sosa is a legendary figure, this specific set is widely available and not considered a premier 'Rookie Card' (his RCs are 1990).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $20, PSA 9: $25 - $35, PSA 10: $75 - $100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay have ranged from $0.99 to $3.00 including shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies occasionally sell for $20-30, but transaction volume for this specific card is low.
Description
This 1991 Conlon Collection Sammy Sosa card features a unique artistic illustration by artist C. Pursley. It depicts a young Sosa in his Chicago Cubs pinstripe uniform, holding a bat in a side-profile batting stance. Known for its 'old-school' feel and matte finish, this set highlights burgeoning stars and legends through the lens of The Sporting News archives.
Key Features
Early career card of the 600-HR club member Sammy Sosa; Features stylized artwork by C. Pursley rather than a photograph; Produced during the height of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high production volume and low market value. The paper stock should have a slight texture, typical of Megacards releases of the early 90s.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the bottom right. The matte card stock is prone to edge chipping and corner whitening. Any surface indentation on the white borders will significantly impact the grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or part of a player lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Best sold as part of a Sammy Sosa career lot to increase shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10; the cost of grading will likely exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use high-resolution scans to show corner sharpness. List as '1991 Conlon Collection Sammy Sosa #160' to ensure search visibility.