1987 Topps Texas Rangers Leaders Nolan Ryan / Ricky Wright #396
Nolan Ryan and Ricky Wright · Topps · Base / Team Leader
Player
Nolan Ryan and Ricky Wright
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#396
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering issues (heavy to the top/right), slight edge wear, and common surface print dots characteristic of 1987 card stock.
Category
Base / Team Leader
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Nolan Ryan is highly collected, but this is a mass-produced base card from the junk wax era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $3.00 including shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently settled around $50.
Description
Featured here is a classic 1987 Topps 'Rangers Leaders' card featuring Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The card showcases the iconic faux wood-grain border design that defines 80s collecting. The photo depicts Ryan alongside teammate Ricky Wright in their powder blue road jerseys. The red 'Rangers Leaders' text at the bottom is vibrant, and the Topps logo sits in the top right corner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan; Iconic 1987 wood-grain border design; Highly collectible for team set or HOF player set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness (standard 1987 chipboard); distinct wood-grain pattern; no 'haloing' on text. Confidence: High (very low incentive to counterfeit due to mass production).
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias; slight corner softening on the bottom left; minor white chipping on the wood-grain edges which is very common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Best sold as part of a Nolan Ryan player lot to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card unless it is flawlessly centered and sharp (PSA 10 hopeful), as grading fees will exceed the value of a mid-grade result. Use keywords: 'Nolan Ryan HOF', '1987 Topps Wood Grain', 'Texas Rangers'.