Robby Thompson Card Appraisal

1987 Topps Robby Thompson #115 Baseball Card

This is an original 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Robby Thompson of the San Francisco Giants. The card measures standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is constructed from typical cardboard stock of the late 1980s. The design is iconic for its faux wood-grain border, intended to evoke a classic aesthetic. The front features a color portrait photograph of Thompson in his Giants uniform and cap, framed by a thin blue line. Significant graphic elements include the 'Giants' team logo in a circular baseball icon at the top left, the player's name in an orange and black block at the bottom right, and the official Topps logo. Notably, it includes the 'Topps All-Star Rookie' gold cup emblem in the lower right corner, indicating his selection to the 1986 All-Star Rookie Team. In terms of condition, the corners show visible softening and wear, particularly visible on the upper left and lower right edges. The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top and right margins. No major creases or surface staining are immediately visible, though minor edge chipping is consistent with age and unprotected storage. This piece represents the 'Junk Wax Era' of sports collectibles, produced by Topps in the United States during the 1987 manufacturing run.