1995 Topps Bazooka Hideo Nomo Rookie Card #38
Hideo Nomo · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Hideo Nomo
Set
1995 Topps Bazooka
Year
1995
Card #
38
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) equivalent based on clean borders, sharp corners, and acceptable centering with slight top-to-bottom bias.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate demand, driven primarily by player collectors, nostalgic 90s collectors, and fans of pioneering international MLB stars.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $75 - $100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies generally realize around $20 to $25.
Description
This is a 1995 Topps Bazooka baseball card featuring legendary Japanese starting pitcher Hideo Nomo of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The card features a glossy surface displaying Nomo mid-windup in his iconic delivery stance, wearing the Dodgers road grey uniform. The top left features the classic Bazooka bubble gum logo, and the bottom shows Nomo's name overlaid on a graphic representation of a baseball bat.
Key Features
Hideo Nomo rookie era insert/parallel set card, iconic tornado windup image, highly popular Japanese pioneer in Major League Baseball.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1995 Topps card stock with correct gloss and font typography. High confidence in authenticity; not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the top border typical of mid-90s Topps production. Light corner softness upon close inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops due to the low dollar value of raw cards from this era.
Selling Tips
Sell raw as a lot or as an inexpensive single inside a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope shipping with tracking to keep costs low.