Dennis Boyd Baseball Card Appraisal

1988 Topps Dennis Boyd Baseball Card

This item is a 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Dennis Boyd, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. The card is rectangular, made of light cardstock or paper, typical of baseball cards from this era. The front of the card displays a color action photograph of Dennis Boyd in a pitching motion. He is wearing a white uniform with light gray pants and a dark blue or black baseball cap with a red 'B' logo, presumably indicating the Boston Red Sox. A black fielding glove is visible on his left hand. The background of the photograph depicts a baseball field with green grass and what appears to be a light blue sky or stadium wall. At the top of the card, in a banner-like design, the words 'RED SOX' are printed in bold, red capital letters against a light blue background. The bottom right corner features a red diagonal banner with 'DENNIS BOYD' written in yellow capital letters. The iconic 'Topps' logo, a stylized 'T' within a circular design, is present in the lower left corner against the blue border. The edges of the card appear to show signs of wear, including some fraying and minor creasing, particularly visible on the top left and bottom edges. There is also some discoloration or dirt visible on the white border, especially on the top edges. The card's corners exhibit some softening and possible minor dings. The overall condition suggests that it has been handled and is not in mint condition. The card dates to the late 1980s, reflecting the common design aesthetics of Topps baseball cards from that period, characterized by vibrant photographic images and distinct team and player identification banners. The quality of printing appears to be standard for mass-produced sports cards of its vintage.