1988 Donruss Diamond Kings Lou Whitaker #26
Lou Whitaker · Donruss · Insert / Subset
Player
Lou Whitaker
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball - Diamond Kings Subset
Year
1988
Card #
#26
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. High among Detroit Tigers team collectors and set builders; increased interest due to Whitaker's ongoing Hall of Fame discussion.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies sell for $1 plus shipping; PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $40-55 range; PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $175+ due to low pop counts for this junk-wax era set.
Description
A beautiful 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings card featuring Detroit Tigers legend Lou Whitaker. This card features the iconic artwork of Dick Perez, depicting Whitaker in his Tigers cap with a vibrant, pixelated multicolor background and a separate action shot at the plate. The card is framed by the classic 1988 red-orange speckled border with the Diamond Kings banner at the top.
Key Features
Features art by Dick Perez; Part of the highly collectible Diamond Kings subset; Features a Detroit Tigers legend and perennial Hall of Fame candidate Sweet Lou Whitaker.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate 1988 thickness; dot-pattern printing consistent with late 80s Donruss manufacturing; correct color saturation and font styling. Confidence: High. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
The centering is slightly shifted to the left (approx. 60/40); there is minor corner wear visible on the bottom right and top right corners; white chipping is present along the bottom edge of the red border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), COMC (bulk listing), or local card shows in the Michigan/Detroit area where Tigers fandom is strongest.
Selling Tips
This card is generally not worth grading unless it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate. For raw sales, bundle with other 1988 Tigers or Diamond Kings to save on shipping. Use keywords like 'Sweet Lou', 'Tigers HOFR', and 'Perez Art'. Always ship in a penny sleeve and top loader.