1985 Topps Don Mattingly #665
Don Mattingly · Topps · Base / Second-Year Card
Player
Don Mattingly
Set
1985 Topps
Year
1985
Card #
665
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base / Second-Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Don Mattingly remains one of the most collected players from the 1980s junk wax era, with high-grade versions enjoying steady demand among vintage Yankees and 1980s collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $20 - $35, PSA 9: $60 - $90, PSA 10: $450 - $650
Comparable Sales
Ungraded raw copies regularly sell for $3-$6. PSA 8 copies average $25-$35, PSA 9 copies average $70, while PSA 10 gem mint examples command $500+
Description
Card back for the iconic 1985 Topps #665 Don Mattingly. Features complete major and minor league statistics through his breakout 1984 AL Batting Champion season (.343 AVG, 207 H, 23 HR, 110 RBI), along with vital player biographical info and a bottom Baseball Trivia Quiz.
Key Features
Second-year Topps card for 1984 AL MVP runner-up, 1985 AL MVP, and New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly following his iconic 1984 Topps rookie card (#248).
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic grey card stock from 1985 Topps production, sharp crisp red and black ink overlay on natural cardboard, correct Topps copyright line and card layout pattern. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering variance (approximately 45/55 left to right and top to bottom), mild corner touch soft spots at the top left and bottom right corners, typical rough factory paper edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for raw/graded auctions), COMC, local card shows, or Facebook Vintage Baseball Card groups.
Selling Tips
Due to high grading submission fees ($15-$25+), grading raw cards is only recommended if the card is in flawless PSA 9/10 condition. Sell raw as a budget filler or bundle with other 1980s Mattingly cards.