1987 Topps Sparky Anderson #327
Sparky Anderson · Topps · Base
Player
Sparky Anderson
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#327
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) due to heavy edge chipping, corner wear, and notable border wear typical of the 1987 Topps wood-grain design.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Mostly driven by vintage set builders and Detroit Tigers or Sparky Anderson player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar worn condition typically sell for around $0.50 to $1.00 on eBay, while graded PSA 8 or 9 copies generally command only $10 to $20, making professional grading economically unviable.
Description
Classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson of the Detroit Tigers. The card features the iconic faux wood-grain border design popularized in 1987, with a portrait of Anderson in his Detroit uniform, the Tigers team logo in the upper left corner, and a blue nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame manager, iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain design, nostalgic 80s hobby appeal.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock, accurate coloration and wood-grain pattern matching authentic 1987 Topps production. High confidence in authenticity; not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant wear along the delicate wood-grain borders, rounded and soft corners, edge chipping on the top and left sides, minor surface blemishes.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shop dollar bins/bulk lots.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a lot or set rather than individually due to low raw value and heavy wear. If selling raw, use a standard penny sleeve and top loader, and ship via Economy PWE (Plain White Envelope) to keep shipping costs below the card's value.