1987 Topps Jose Oquendo Baseball Card (#234)

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch baseball card from the iconic 1987 Topps set, featuring Jose Oquendo of the St. Louis Cardinals. The card is distinguished by its classic wood-grain border design, a hallmark of that year's release. The central image shows Oquendo from the chest up, wearing a red St. Louis Cardinals dugout jacket and a red team cap. The circular St. Louis Cardinals team logo is positioned in the upper left corner, while the player's name is displayed in a red banner at the bottom. The Topps company logo is visible in the lower-left corner of the inner frame. Based on the visual inspection, the card exhibits centering that is slightly biased toward the top and right. The corners show varying degrees of softening, particularly noticeable at the bottom right and top left, which is common for cardstock of this era. The wood-grain edges appear relatively intact but show minor 'chipping' typical of the brown-bordered design. No significant creases or surface indentations are visible from this angle, though the surface gloss suggests a standard factory finish. This card represents a key utility player from the late 1980s era of professional baseball.