1991 Donruss Chris Hammond Rookie Card #87

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1991 Donruss Chris Hammond Rookie Card #87

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.

Scanned on 4/30/2026