1989 Topps Tony La Russa All-Star #391
Tony La Russa · Topps · Insert / Subset
Player
Tony La Russa
Set
1989 Topps Baseball All-Star Subset
Year
1989
Card #
391
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Well-centered front, sharp corners with minor touches on close inspection, clean edges, and glossy surface with standard 1989 print gloss.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly sought after by Hall of Fame player collectors, Oakland A's team collectors, or set builders working on the 1989 Topps base/subset set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.50 on eBay and COMC. PSA 9 examples occasionally sell in the $15-25 range, while PSA 10 copies achieve around $50-75.
Description
1989 Topps Tony La Russa All-Star card #391. Features a color portrait photo of La Russa in his Oakland Athletics manager uniform with the iconic 1989 All-Star banner across the top. The border is clean white with red and blue framing. The reverse features career highlights and statistics. A classic late-80s piece featuring the Hall of Fame manager.
Key Features
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, iconic 1989 Topps All-Star subset design, great nostalgic appeal for 80s and 90s baseball collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and color tones match authentic 1989 Topps production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight typical 1989 Topps edge roughness and mild corner softening expected from this mass-produced era, though no major creases or surface stains are visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best as part of a lot or bulk listing), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to high grading fees relative to card value. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1989 Topps set, player lot, or low-cost individual listing using standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) shipping.