1991 Donruss Chris Hammond Rookie Card #87
Chris Hammond · Donruss · Base / Rookie Card
Player
Chris Hammond
Set
1991 Donruss Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#87
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner softening, edge chipping, and notable left-to-right centering bias (approx 65/35).
Category
Base / Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Common card from an overproduced era; primarily collected by Cincinnati Reds team completionists or Hammond fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading fees exceed market value for this card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $0.99 (including shipping) to being included in bulk lots of several hundred cards for $10-15.
Description
A 1991 Donruss Chris Hammond rookie card featuring a close-up portrait of the Reds pitcher in his home white jersey. The card utilizes the iconic 1991 Donruss green border design with neon accents and the 'Reds' primary logo in the bottom left.
Key Features
Early career rookie card for a pitcher who had a notable 14-season MLB career; distinctive 1990s 'junk wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card belongs to the high-production 'Junk Wax' era and has not been targeted by counterfeiters. Features correct thin cardstock and period-accurate ink saturation.
Flaws to Note
Softening on all four corners, particularly noticeable on the bottom left. Edge wear along the left and right green borders. Centering is shifted toward the left border. Minor surface pitting or print dots visible in the background sky area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, at a local card show in a 'dollar bin', or via COMC for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly outweighs the potential sale price. Best used as a 'filler' card in a set or sold as part of a 1990s Reds team pack.