1987 Topps Will Clark Rookie Card #420
Will Clark · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Will Clark
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#420
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly right-heavy (~60/40), corners show minor softness at the tips, and edges have standard woodgrain print variation.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Very popular player with nostalgic 80s collectors, but high print runs keep supply abundant.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15 | PSA 9: $25 - $40 | PSA 10: $250 - $350
Comparable Sales
Raw copies regularly sell for $1 to $3. PSA 9 copies average $30. PSA 10 copies reach upwards of $300 due to border chipping sensitivity.
Description
1987 Topps Will Clark #420 Rookie Card featuring the iconic faux woodgrain border design. Will Clark 'The Thrill' is shown fielded in his San Francisco Giants road uniform.
Key Features
Official base Rookie Card of 6x All-Star Will Clark; Iconic 1987 Topps woodgrain border design; Highly recognizable junk-wax era cornerstone card.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with classic cardboard back texture, sharp printing dot matrix, correct Topps logo font and woodgrain overlay pattern. Confidence: High (not commonly counterfeited due to high supply).
Flaws to Note
Minor corner touching on bottom corners, slightly off-center left to right, typical dark print flecks on wood border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, local card shows, Facebook trading groups, or bundled in junk-wax lots.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless pristine (PSA 10 candidate). Best sold raw as part of a set, team lot, or in penny sleeve/toploader on eBay via Buy It Now.