1987 Topps Danny Darwin #461
Danny Darwin · Topps · Base
Player
Danny Darwin
Set
1987 Topps
Year
1987
Card #
#461
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Grading costs far exceed the card's market value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 including shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-50 to set registry collectors, but this specific card is not in gem mint condition.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring pitcher Danny Darwin of the Houston Astros. The design features the iconic wood-grain border aesthetic (though Darwin's card uses the team-colored variant for the nameplate) with the player in a pitching follow-through. Darwin is shown in the vintage 'rainbow' shoulder stripe Astros uniform.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain / team color border design; Danny Darwin was a solid long-time MLB pitcher with a 21-year career and a 1990 ERA title.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic wood-stock paper typical of 1987 Topps; correct matte finish; period-accurate 'Topps' logo. High confidence in authenticity as this card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface wear and staining (dark spots/dirt) on the right and left borders. Noticeable edge wear and softening of all four corners. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a complete 1987 Topps set, a Houston Astros team lot on eBay, or in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($15-$25+) will be significantly higher than the card's final value. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs down for the buyer.