1994 Topps Cincinnati Reds Marty & Joe #R-1
Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall · Topps · Stadium Giveaway / Regional Insert
Player
Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall
Set
1994 Topps Cincinnati Reds Team Set / Stadium Giveaway
Year
1994
Card #
#R-1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners appear sharp but the bottom right shows a tiny touch of white, edges are clean, and surface looks clear of major scratches.
Category
Stadium Giveaway / Regional Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate/Niche. High demand within the Cincinnati Reds collector community and 'Old School' broadcasting fans; low demand for general baseball card investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-40, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $150-250
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $8 to $12 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have occasionally sold for $50-70. There is very limited turnover for graded copies of this specific regional card.
Description
This is a clean 1994 Topps regional card featuring the legendary Cincinnati Reds broadcasting duo, Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall. The card features a casual studio photo of 'Marty and Joe' in iconic 90s sweaters with the Reds logo at the bottom right. The border design features a red bar with white text and a vertical pinstripe motif at the top and bottom.
Key Features
Features the legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman and the 'Old Acher' Joe Nuxhall. This was a regional release specific to the Cincinnati market, making it much scarcer than standard 1994 Topps base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock is the standard 1994 Topps clay-coated paper. The pinstripe detail in the red bars and the specific halftone dot pattern in the photo are consistent with 1990s Topps printing technology.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted slightly toward the right border. There is a microscopic touch of wear on the bottom right corner tip. Minor factory pinstripe ink may be present as is common with this era's paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay (targeting Cincinnati area buyers) or through Cincinnati-specific Facebook sports card groups. It would also perform well at a local card show in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a certain PSA 10 candidate, as the grading fees will likely exceed the raw value. Use keywords like 'Reds Hall of Fame', 'Broadcaster', and 'Nuxhall' in your listing title. Use a bubble mailer with tracking for protection.