1987 Topps Ron Cey Chicago Cubs Baseball Card (#295)

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch trading card from the 1987 Topps Baseball set, featuring third baseman Ron Cey of the Chicago Cubs. The card is instantly recognizable by its iconic wood-grain border design, a hallmark of the 1987 Topps production. The center photo depicts Ron Cey in a full-length pose wearing a blue Cubs pullover jersey with red and white trim, matching red wristbands, and white pinstriped pants. The Chicago Cubs team logo is positioned in the upper-left corner within a circular frame, while the player's name, 'RON CEY', is printed in white block lettering across a red banner at the bottom right. The Topps company logo appears in black in the bottom left corner against the wood-grain pattern. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in 'Excellent' to 'Near Mint' raw condition based on visual inspection; the centering looks slightly shifted toward the top-right border. The corners appear relatively sharp with minimal whitening, and the surface shows no obvious creases or staining. This card represents a mass-produced era of the hobby but remains a nostalgic favorite due to the unique aesthetic and the popularity of the player, nicknamed 'The Penguin,' who was a key member of the 1981 World Series champion Dodgers before joining the Cubs in the mid-1980s.