1991 Topps Dave Righetti #435
Dave Righetti · Topps · Base
Player
Dave Righetti
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
435
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy on the left and bottom; corners show light softening; edges and surface appear clean typical of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Righetti has a dedicated following among Yankees fans and 1980s-90s pitching enthusiasts, but this specific year was mass-produced in the millions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for cents; gem mint PSA 10 copies have sold between $40-$60 over the last 12 months. Mid-grade PSA 8 copies often struggle to sell for more than the cost of shipping.
Description
This 1991 Topps Dave Righetti card features the New York Yankees left-hander in his mid-pitch windup set against a blurred stadium crowd background. The card commemorates Topps' 40th anniversary with the iconic '40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner. The card design consists of a triple-border frame with the team name 'Yankees' in a stylized script at the bottom right.
Key Features
Dave Righetti was a 1981 Rookie of the Year and 2x All-Star; includes the collectible 'Topps 40th Anniversary' logo; classic early 90s design during the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume. Genuine card stock should be standard clay-coated grey cardboard typical of 1991 Topps.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (approximately 65/35 left-to-right) and slightly off top-to-bottom. Bottom-left corner shows minor fraying common for white-border cards of this mass-produced era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (for graded versions), COMC (for raw copies), or as part of a Yankees team set on Facebook marketplace or at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Grading this card is only recommended if it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees significantly exceed the value of lower grades. Use keywords like 'Yankees', 'Reliver', and 'No-Hitter' (referencing his 1983 achievement). Shipping is best handled via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.