1991 Upper Deck Bobby Thigpen MVP Baseball Card #BC1
Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards

1991 Upper Deck Bobby Thigpen MVP Baseball Card #BC1

This is a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card featuring relief pitcher Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox, designated as an 'MVP' special insert or subset card. The card measures standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is constructed from premium white cardstock with a glossy finish, characteristic of high-end early 90s manufacturing. The graphic design features a vibrant green border with a repeating baseball pattern in the background. A large 'MVP' logo in gradated yellow-to-purple typography sits above Thigpen's portrait. The Chicago White Sox logo is displayed in the lower-left corner, and his name is printed in a red and blue banner at the bottom. The card shows Bobby Thigpen in a black jersey and cap with the 'C' logo. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in good raw state with relatively sharp corners, though there is minor edge wear visible along the right side and a slight softening of the bottom-right tip. The centering appears slightly biased toward the top-right. This item represents the peak of the 'Junk Wax' era, produced in high volume but known for its revolutionary (at the time) photography and anti-counterfeit holographic stickers on the reverse (not visible here).

Estimated Value

$0.25 - $1.00

Basic Information

Category

Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards

Appraised On

May 7, 2026

Estimated Value

$0.25 - $1.00

Item Description

This is a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card featuring relief pitcher Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox, designated as an 'MVP' special insert or subset card. The card measures standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is constructed from premium white cardstock with a glossy finish, characteristic of high-end early 90s manufacturing. The graphic design features a vibrant green border with a repeating baseball pattern in the background. A large 'MVP' logo in gradated yellow-to-purple typography sits above Thigpen's portrait. The Chicago White Sox logo is displayed in the lower-left corner, and his name is printed in a red and blue banner at the bottom. The card shows Bobby Thigpen in a black jersey and cap with the 'C' logo. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in good raw state with relatively sharp corners, though there is minor edge wear visible along the right side and a slight softening of the bottom-right tip. The centering appears slightly biased toward the top-right. This item represents the peak of the 'Junk Wax' era, produced in high volume but known for its revolutionary (at the time) photography and anti-counterfeit holographic stickers on the reverse (not visible here).

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