1980 TCMA 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale #1980-028
Don Drysdale · TCMA Ltd. (The Card Memorabilia Associates) · Retrospective / Commemorative Set
Player
Don Drysdale
Set
1980 TCMA 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers (Retrospective Set)
Year
1980
Card #
1980-028
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering looks strong, but card corners and edges show minor white chipping against the cream card stock. Surface appears clean of major wax or print marks.
Category
Retrospective / Commemorative Set
Manufacturer
TCMA Ltd. (The Card Memorabilia Associates)
Demand Level
Moderate. Drysdale collectors and Dodgers team set collectors provide a steady but niche market. This is a common card but desirable for HOF completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $150+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.50 to $7.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies have moved in the $50-75 range depending on the auction timing.
Description
This 1980 TCMA card celebrates Hall of Famer Don Drysdale and the 1959 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The reverse features a high-contrast black-on-cream design with a detailed player biography and statistical breakdown of his 1959 season versus his career. It is part of a 28-card team set produced in the early 1980s for collectors of team history.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale; part of the popular early-80s TCMA team retrospective sets which were produced in lower volume than contemporary Topps sets; iconic 1959 championship association.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1980 copyright date by TCMA; proper font weight and spacing for the era; specific card stock texture and thickness characteristic of early 1980s non-licensed cards. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slight edge wear visible on the right-hand side; minor corner softing on the top right; common TCMA print spotting inherent to the card stock of that era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (fixed price with Best Offer) or COMC. It is also well-suited for Los Angeles-based card shows or Dodgers fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a certain PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the raw value. List as '1980 TCMA Don Drysdale HOF' to capture generic HOF searches. Ensure a high-resolution scan of both front and back.