1987 Topps Pete Rose Manager #20
Pete Rose · Topps · Base
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
20
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top-to-bottom centering issues with heavy top border, slight corner softening, and minor surface scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $25-40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card routinely sell on eBay and at card shows in the $1 to $3 range. Low-grade PSA 5 or PSA 6 graded copies typically sell between $10 and $25.
Description
Offering a 1987 Topps Pete Rose Manager card, number 20. This iconic wood-grain border design features Pete Rose in his Cincinnati Reds manager jacket sitting in the dugout with bats behind him. The classic 80s Topps set is instantly recognizable. The card exhibits the standard wood-grain framing with a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features MLB's all-time hit king Pete Rose during his tenure as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Part of the highly recognizable and nostalgic 1987 Topps wood-grain border set.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1987 Topps card stock with correct gloss, back printing, and traditional gray backing. High confidence in authenticity; this card is not commonly counterfeited due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering shift with a thick top border and thin bottom border. Some light surface scratching visible under direct light and slight wear on the bottom left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless part of a bulk submission. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader via standard envelope shipping or as part of a vintage player lot.