2002 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics Tommy Lasorda #87
Tommy Lasorda · Upper Deck · Insert
Player
Tommy Lasorda
Set
Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics
Year
2002
Card #
87
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners show slight softness, edges are clean with minor silver foil chipping common to this set, and the surface appears relatively clean with good gloss.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly appeals to Los Angeles Dodgers team collectors, Tommy Lasorda player collectors, and Hall of Fame manager enthusiasts rather than broader high-end investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $50 - $75
Comparable Sales
Recent comparable sales for similar low-tier Hall of Fame manager inserts from this era range between $1.00 and $3.00 raw, with graded PSA 9 copies occasionally fetching around $15 to $25 depending on the specific buyer.
Description
Featuring Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda of the Los Angeles Dodgers, this card is part of the 2002 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics insert set. The card showcases a vintage-style black and white photograph of Lasorda in his Dodgers uniform against a textured gold background resembling a baseball sweet spot with red stitching graphics. A metallic silver border frames the card, complemented by embossed lettering and the distinctive Upper Deck holographic sticker in the upper left corner.
Key Features
Hall of Fame manager subject, iconic Los Angeles Dodgers imagery, part of a popular early 2000s nostalgic insert set from Upper Deck, attractive gold and silver foil design elements.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on correct Upper Deck hologram placement, authentic card stock thickness, crisp font rendering, and accurate coloring matching known production standards for the 2002 Sweet Spot set.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of vintage-style foil inserts from the early 2000s; minor edge chipping along the silver foil border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) are the best platforms for selling lower-value insert cards like this one, as listing individually on high-end auction houses is not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Sell raw rather than grading, as the grading fees would exceed the value of the card. Package securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag, and ship via USPS Ground Advantage in a bubble mailer or standard envelope (PWE) with cardboard protection if shipping raw to keep costs low.
Notes
1991 All time classics Tommy Lasorda