1987 Topps Tiffany Baseball Cards - Profile of PSA Graded Key Cards Hall of Famers HOF

[@ImpactPlayerCollection]

Awesome profile of the 1987 season told through the lens of the Topps Tiffany Set Terry! I always remember hearing about the Tiffany cards as a kid but knew they were out of reach for this kid's wallet 🤣! Can't help but notice Nolan Ryan reaching the balance point before exploding towards home plate with one of his high octane fastballs. Or perhaps an uncle Charlie! The wood grain borders and slew of all time greats will always make this a set to remember from our childhood! Great video my friend 😁

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Josh! I am all about the Tiffany cards for baseball in the late 80s. I could never afford those as a kid either. I would see the sets once in a while at a card shop or show. Surprisingly, they are for the most part affordable in graded copies considering there are only 30,000 sets. You would think the demand would be higher. I just love the look of them displayed. That set takes me back to being twelve years old again. You are so right about the Nolan Ryan. Great comment! He is giving a pitching lesson on that card. He had to be so intimidating. I appreciate the comment.

[@true_rcs]

Love this display of hobby awesomeness! Thanks for the trip down memory lane! 👍🏽

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Victor. Same here. I have so many memories ripping pack after pack of 87 Topps. The Tiffany is a great way to collect the set with quality in mind. It makes it more challenging.

[@alans_cards]

Brings back memories. I was always so jealous of the kids that had Tiffany cards. I don’t think I’ve ever owned one.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Alan. I remember a card store in my town having the Tiffany sets, but I didn't know any kids who had them. I love this set and the Tiffany is a good way to approach it with quality in mind. Like I said, they are not scarce, but they are not super common either. It took me awhile to assemble these.

[@BaseisBeautiful]

This helped me decide to target some Tiffanys for certain players from this era. Thanks for the great video. I love your stuff.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I am glad to hear that. They are a great way to collect the Topps cards from that era. Enjoy the search. Thank you for the kind words about my collection. Have a great weekend!

[@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards]

Great Video Terry !! You got me thinking all about 87 topps. Oh man that display looks so freaking cool. 87’ topps my childhood love ❤️. Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Dylan! 87 Topps was a special set for so many of us 80s kids. I started buying cards in 1979 but by 1987 I was in junior high school and really in to it. The Tiffany cards are a quality approach to acquiring these special cards. Thanks for watching.

[@swingawaysportscards5737]

I love 87 Topps! Some great TV shows and albums that year. It's strange seeing Carlton in an Indians uniform! That was an awesome display of great players from one of my favorite eras of baseball. You're only missing Matt the Bat and Will the Thrill Terry! Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing 👊⚾️

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Clint. Such a classic set. I did another video where I put 30 key cards together as a kid in 1987. Will Clark was in that one. No Matt the Bat though. I appreciate the comment, my friend.

[@bowman53]

This is my childhood set, first set that I got into for card collecting. Loved the vid, well done Terry!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Alex. So many good memories here. This was one of my favorite case builds because I ripped so many packs of 87 Topps. The Tiffany is a great way to approach these mass produced late 80s sets. I think these cards are still way undervalued which is good for collectors like us.

[@tdsportscards429]

Hey Terry, another super video. I found myself mesmerized and perplexed looking at the Reggie card. It was driving me crazy that I couldn’t remember that card. I even went and looked it up. I finally figured out it is the traded card 🤣. Man, I thought I was losing my mind!!! What a great card. I still think he should’ve worn 9 when he went back to Oakland. I remember the media making a big deal about the Carlton Niekro game. Pretty amazing to have an event like that. The Tiffany’s are definitely more colorful than the regular issue. I really like the backs, reminds me of O-Pee-Chee. That extra color and brightness makes a big difference. That’s awesome you mentioned the Rickey ad with the cheetah. I feel like those types of commercials don’t exist anymore. Too bad, they were very creative and fun. I love the way you lay out your cards, thank you for sharing 😁

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks David. Sorry I didn’t say Topps Traded on the Reggie. I like to add the traded cards to my display cases, when appropriate. I wish Reggie would’ve have wore 9 too. I believe it was because Mike Gallego wouldn’t give it up. I guess he lived up to the Chris Berman nickname “Leggo my Gallego.” I don’t remember the Carlton and Niekro game. I saw it in a book I have when preparing this video. Thanks for writing about the Henderson commercial. I like to add those nostalgic touches to my videos. Not sure everyone appreciates them but those of us who grew up with WPIX do. 1987 was my favorite year of collecting . I was excited to finish this case with the Tiffany examples. It add an extra element of quality to it which captures what this set means to me. Thanks for the comment.

[@dk_kardboard]

It seems like many, this is the set that kicked it all of for me. The first card to ever catch me eye was the 1987 Don Mattingly. I need to get that card in Tiffany form. That Bo the s now my favorite to look at. I remember Wally Joyner being a huge deal at the time. Awesome display. Love this video!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I agree this is one of those sets many kids who grew up in the 80s connected with. The Mattingly is such a sharp card. It still catches my eye when I display that case in my card room. The McGWIRE is another great card with the green jersey. Wally Joyner was a big card back then. There were so many good young players coming up in the late 80s. A fun set to look back at. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the great comment.

[@vintageoddballcards6103]

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Rick! One of the classic sets from the 80s.

[@adamscardcloset9020]

Wow some legends there Terry . Love them all . The Hawk was my favorite.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Adam. So many great memories with this set.

[@WadeBoggsFan]

Love the 87 set and those Tiffanies look sharp!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks John. It is a beautiful set and the Tiffany is the way to go.

[@PickerJimS]

Awesome showcase Terry! I’m a big fan of the 87 set and the Tiffany cards really stand out! Some of the images and action photos are really under appreciated in my opinion. Some people believe that Topps did the wood grain border in 1987 as a 25 year tribute to the 1962 set. Great video! Enjoyed!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Jim. I am a huge fan of this set too and the Tiffany is a great way to collect it. That makes sense that Topps paid tribute to the 62 design in 87. I wish they provided more information into the inspiration behind their designs. I have looked into it some and the company does not have good information on that history. I believe the 82 In action cards paid tribute to the 72 set which used the in action cards also. I agree with you on the photography of the 87 set. It is further enhanced by the border and the logo. I just wish they didn't print millions of them. It goes back to your recent video on print runs. I hope they don't make the same mistake again. Take care, Terry

[@NinaSChronicles]

Hi Terry, The mid to late 80s marked the return to collecting baseball cards for me. 1987 Topps is my favorite with the wood grain and the prominent logo. Thanks for the Tiffany explanation. You sure can see the difference! I spotted a few cards I’d like to add to my collection especially the Larkin RC. I love how they look altogether in your case! I need to go back a rewatch your earlier video now. Take care, Nina

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Hi Nina, In my opinion, the Tiffany is the best way to collect from 87 to 91. The cards are higher quality and they will hold their value much better than the mass produced sets. I know we are not primarily doing it for the money but it is always good to make sensible decisions when collecting. A PSA 9 Tiffany Larkin is about $30 to $40 with shipping compared to $$15 yo $20 for the regular Topps Larkin. Considering there are 30,000 Tiffany Larkin cards and millions of Topps regular issue Larkins it is wise to go with the Tiffany. I hope you enjoyed your visit with family. Maybe I should start talking prices more with every card I show on my channel, not! We have plenty of those smart folks out there. 😆

[@NinaSChronicles]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Hi Terry from snowy Cleveland! I just picked up a PSA 8 Tiffany Larkin for $31. Got the 8 because it was nicely centered. Thank you for your advice! Ha! Yes you should definitely add a big price tag for each card. LOL! No, just keep doing what you’re doing, it’s perfect. Take care, Nina

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Good for you! A nice PSA 8 is good too. I have 8s in my set as well. Glad you went with the Tiffany. Larkin is under appreciated considering he is in the HOF, a WS champion and an MVP. He just quietly went about his business into the 90s when power hitters were becoming the face of the game. Hopefully, you didn’t get too snow. We got a couple of inches.

[@NinaSChronicles]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Totally agree about Larkin! He still commentates games in Cincy for the love of the game! Stay warm! Nina

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

@@NinaSChronicles Thanks Nina. You too!

[@psychdonbaseballcards5137]

What a great collection Terry. Have a great weekend.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Tony. I appreciate the comment. Have a great weekend.

[@vintagecardssteve8582]

Great video. The 87 Bo Jackson Future Stars is one of my favorite cards of his. Ha! We are watching each others videos at same time.

[@vintagecardssteve8582]

The George Brett us another great one with those blue uniforms. The more I study older players the more I love reading up on Tom Seaver. Great cards as always and thanks for sharing. Love 1987 Wooden Botders

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

That is too funny. I was catching up on my feed and saw your video. A lot of great photograph in the 87 set including the Bo. I love that Mattingly. Take care, Steve

[@vintageonvintage817]

87 Topps Tiffany is a great set, the cards look great slabbed!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

It really is. I think it is a great alternative to the mass produced set.

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

I like the wood border aswell. The old cards look great 👍

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks. It was nice to see Topps bring back the logos. They weren't on a Topps baseball card since 1965. The wood grain is a nice touch too. It really enhances many of the photos.

[@jga59]

Hey Terry. It's really nice when certain sets and certain years have special personal meaning for us. I had stopped collecting for a long time by then, but for me, the '87 set was distinctive in that it really broke the whole ensconced-in a-white-border design that had been prevalent for years, although the '86 set with the black tops was also a bit of a change. I don't know what the other card companies were doing at the time. I like the back of the Tiffany cards, as they are reminiscent of the light blue and banana yellow 1970 Topps backs. The Simpsons was one of my favorite shows, although it didn't make it's 1/2 hour debut for a couple more years. Those early years of the show were just something else. And yep - WPIX!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I agree with you about those special sets. This one means a lot to me. I was collecting on and off since 1979, but that summer I bought dozens of packs. I enjoyed the challenge in putting this together with the Tiffany cards. It is extra special to display this one as it takes me back in time. Good observation on the back of the card being reminiscent of the 1970 set. The 1987 set is also the first Topps baseball set to have the logo as part of the card since 1965 Topps. I think that and the wood grain border really highlights the beautiful photography. The Yankees on WPIX were a big part of my growing up a baseball fan. The 1968 was your special set, right? Funny because that one has a distinctive border too.

[@wrigleyregular1926]

@jga59 Great point about the back of the cards.

[@jga59]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Hey thanks for remembering, Terry. 1968 was my first year of really collecting and becoming a baseball fan, and that set is very special to me. And yes, how many days did I watch the Yankees on WPIX, Channel 11? Not every game was on TV back in those days. One great thing about the coverage of the games in those days, was that they didn't try to cram so many commercials in between innings. When they would return to the game, you would watch the players throwing the ball around the infield and the pitcher taking his warm-up throws.

[@jga59]

@@wrigleyregular1926 Yeah, those blue and yellow backs of the 1970 set were just, I think, one of Topps' nicest designs. I didn't know about the 1987 Tiffanys until Terry's video!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

You only see warmups now if you go to the ballpark 😀. I love to watch the infield and outfielders warm up. Even the older kids when I coach. There is a teamwork aspect to it that I appreciate. 1968 is a fun set not just for the nostalgia but it has so many of the young starts and legendary veterans like Mays, Clemente, Kaline, Aaron and you can’t forget the Mick.

[@AngryOldManTTM]

Fantastic Video Terry. The cards look fabulous slabbed. I remember watching the Yankees on WPIX and the Mets on WOR. That was a great year 87. The Tiffany cards do look a little better than the regular Topps issued. I like the Tiffany backs. Thank for sharing your super collection. Enjoyed.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Ed! 1987 was definitely one of those special years. It is too bad the Yankees couldn't make the playoff with Winfield, Mattingly and Henderson. Their pitching wasn't quite as a good. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@hedgehogs]

I loved Tracy Ulman only for the Simpsons lol. I remember MJ's Bad coming out too. That shot of Tony Gwynn is perfect. This is the set that got me started and I opened a ton of it looking for that Donnie. Another great video Terry!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Eric! Bad coming out was a big deal in 87. Not as big as Thriller, but still pretty big. I agree with you on the Gwynn card. The Mattingly just pops as well with the wood grain border and logo. Some many great cards in this set. I appreciate you watching, my friend. I hope all is well.

[@undraftedplayer]

Hello Terry, many thanks the infos about the difference between the 1987 Topps regular set and the Tiffany version. I like a lots this wood(en) design. Thanks for sharing my friend , i enjoyed the video.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Fabien. The Tiffany cards add an extra challenge. The wooden design paired with the logos make for a great looking card.

[@bearcards3497]

Great looking cards Terry! I didn't even know there was such a thing as Topps Tiffany until many years later. I always was looking to make trades for the Bo Jackson Future Stars card as a kid... I was able to pull lots of his '88 football RC's. but can't remember if I ever got that baseball card or not. This is such a nice looking set. Andre Dawson was so good that year, and the Gwynn card is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Brian. For baseball, this is my most nostalgic set. I also love the photography, wood grain border and use of the logos. I ripped so many packs of these cards. I am glad that I made the decision to build my case display with Tiffany cards. It makes it extra special. If you still need that 87 Topps Bo Jackson there are several million out there with your name on them.

[@bearcards3497]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 I know right, I really ought to grab one for myself! :)

[@davidm686]

Outstanding showcase! Love this set so much. This is very inspirational too because I really would love to get a lot of these Tiffany’s from ‘87. I only have the Hawk and Ryno from this year and that needs to change. The Rickey and Donnie B promos were great. Can’t help but wonder..,what if Nolan Ryan had played for good teams for the bulk of his career. In todays game he’d be traded or bought by the yanks or dodgers or now Mets and the win loss record would be nuts

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks David. I think it a nice project for those of us who love 87 Topps and would like higher quality cards. It will also not break the bank doing it raw or even graded. The latter took me awhile since I don’t submit cards. It is amazing that Ryan won over 300 games considering some of the teams he was on. His longevity and ability to remain healthy as a power pitcher is not talked about as much as it should be. A unique player in that he was still throwing as hard as the younger power pitchers in his 40s. Just incredible.

[@storiesincardboard9420]

Nice job and great players. I enjoyed the references to what was going on that year. I didn’t know that stat about Niekro and Carlton. I learned something just yesterday about Reggie, he hit the first HR ever for the Oakland A’s. I had no clue. I love the trio of Yankees. I bought a 5000 count monster box of Tiffany cards from 1987-1991 with stars on eBay about 10 or so years ago, all because like you said they were so cheap back then! I sold the 91’s a couple of years ago to a guy who at one point had the highest graded PSA set on the registry and he sold it and regretted selling it and wanted to rebuild😱 I couldn’t do it. No way. It’s interesting to look at cards from this year as it was kind of a transition year from child to adult for me as I graduated High School that year and it’s interesting to see some of my favorite childhood players starting to show their age. Thanks for sharing an important set from your youth.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Chris. I put out a set profile every month and enjoy doing it in this format. It is fun to look back at a season and some of the important events and big years had by the players. I put them all in a playlist for each sport as I like seeing them all together. A 5,000 count box of Tiffany cards is a nice find. Funny how someone would put them together that way being they came in factory sets. They must have been searching for certain cards. The 91 Topps Tiffany are tough. That must of been quite a graded run that collector put together. I am surprised more people don't collect the Tiffany sets from 87-90. What a great alternative to the mass produced cards. Another one of those examples, where I am glad people don't. It makes it nice for us collectors. I didn't know that about Reggie either. 1987 had a lot of great young talent coming up and many players coming to the end of their career. 88 Topps on the other hand didn't have quite the young talent. Though, I do love the design and the photography is the best of all the 80s issues up to that point. It is so clean. I appreciate the comment and you sharing your story with Tiffany cards.

[@the_card_closet]

The stars from my youth. Such a great set. Do you think topps will ever try the wood border again?

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I agree. From a photography and overall aesthetics standpoint it is one Topps best. I don’t think Topps flagship would do wood borders again. It is not modern looking enough for a current design.

[@jimlcarter]

nice cards the tiffany is nice stuff.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Jim! The Tiffany is a great way to collect this mass produced set.

[@wrigleyregular1926]

Great looking cards overall. As a Sandberg fan, this '87 card was probably my least favorite. However I recently saw a video of Ryne opening packs of 87 Topps and he pulled his own card. He talked about how it was taken at Shea Stadium and that he thought it was from an at-bat against Gooden. I thought it was cool that he knew that and it kind of made me like the card more than I previously had.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Russell. You make a great point about the different reasons we may appreciate a card. It can go beyond artistic appeal or nostalgia. I liked the Sandberg card because I am drawn to cards that show the ball coming in. The 84 Donruss Eddie Murray is one of my favorites with the ball coming in at head level. Thanks for the comment. Now I will think of what you wrote when I look at that card.

[@TonyBlack574]

I need to buy an Andre Dawson 1987 Topps traded for the cubs pc.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I like the photo of him. It was last one I bought to finish the case. I preferred that one over the Expos card in the set .

[@GreenvilleGear]

Just subbed! Thanks for this. These are beauties. How does a guy get the best deals on Tiffany? Cheers.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks for the sub and comment. I bought mine on eBay already graded and it took me a few years to get the ones I was looking for. You just have to be patient and wait for the best deals. I would also check previous sales on eBay and the PSA site to see what they have been going for. Raw ones are pretty inexpensive and maybe you can find them in a lot on eBay or Sports Lots. I don’t collect raw cards so I am not as well versed on where you can find the best deals. Thanks!

[@GreenvilleGear]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 super helpful tips - thanks very much! Got a few I’m watching now. Cheers.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

A great way to collect cards from the mass produced era. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing with them.

[@ncvikingsfan8161]

87! 👍👍👍

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks so much!

[@marksantucci4230]

for me 1987 is ok it's not 1980 , 1981 , 1982 , 1983 or even 1984. but there also way better than 1993 ect . just like all other aspects the older the better? nice Puckett and Ozzie , nice Paul Molitor and Pete Rose , nice Clemens and Ryan, Carlton and Seaver, Boggs and Gwynn , Mcgwire and Dawson, nice Mr. October and Mike Schmidt , Don Mattingly , Dave Winfield and Rickey Henderson, Larkin, Fred Mcgriff , I have Bo Jackson lot's of Bo's mine are not the Tiffney's , some nice cards. is it me or is it something that you can't get into Ryans cards with the Astro's I have the same problem when looking at Mr. October in a 1983 and newer, Graig Nettles after 1980 or so, I have troubles looking at Mattingly's cards I think the 1984 set is great it's not the 1974 , 1975, 1978 but the 84 set blows this set away and the 1990 ? some players I have troubles with Love Dave Winfield in his 1980 card love Rickey Henderson 1980 but Dave in a Yankees uniform I can't get into his card Henderson NOT including Drakes I only have his rookie. while yeah 1982 cards are classic compared to 2021 there not as classic as 1979 do you think it's me or do you think if a player was around in the 70's then played in the 80's I lost interest. I remember when Donruss and Fleer came out I wasn't a fan but now looking at cards of that time period they're pretty cool. looking do you have this same issue? I see Mcgwire that's a very nice card! but then again he didn't play in the 70's? how come when you look at Brett the cards are idenctial but when you look at Carlton my card has him in a White sox uniform and yours in a Indians? for Brett the card numbers are the same the Carlton's are different my 1987 has him card 718?

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Hi Mark, I have Topps traded cards included in the group including the Steve Carlton, Reggie Jackson, Greg Maddux and Andre Dawson. That is why the Carlton looks different. I think how you look at cards is often due to the era you grew up in. Thos late 70s cards have a lot of meaning to you because you connect with them from your childhood. You're a little older than me so I appreciate the cards from the mid to late 80s, but my favorite era is 50s and 60s baseball. I also like 70s and early 80s football best. For hockey, I like the 70s and early 80s best as well. I appreciate the comment. Have a good rest of the weekend.

[@marksantucci4230]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Just to remind you my favorite is 1973, 1975 , 1972 , 1978 , 1979 and 1980.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Hey Mark, I like that order. All great sets.

[@sammyweed4771]

Some bad ass ball players there. I have a few of those cards. Nice collection Terry

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks, my friend. 1987 Topps are great cards to have in your collection. Such a distinctive design with great photography. The Tigers had a good team that year too. Trammell or Boggs should have been the MVP that year over Bell. I would have voted for Trammell given his team won the division. What is your favorite card from the set?

[@sammyweed4771]

I agree. Alan did have a Great year. I have Boggs and Donny Baseball and the Greg Maddax cards out of that deck… yes them years where some great great players

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

@@sammyweed4771 Those are some good ones to have. The Mattingly card always draws my eye when I look at the case. He looks great with the pinstripes and his classic batting stance.

[@sammyweed4771]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 I know I’ve had those since 87. I’m the original owner. Yea Donny baseball I like to call him. Definitely one of my fav players back then. I had the George Brett one but traded it for a Bo Jackson. My friend was a die hard KC fan and loved Brett so I had too. That’s what friends are for… lol. Lots and lots of some of the greatest to ever play are in that 1987 class…. Them are some nice cards Terry. Real nice

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

@@sammyweed4771 I agree that 87 has loads of talented players. It was one of those eras similar to the early to mid 50s when so much talent was coming into the game. It is unfortunate that guys like Mattingly, Strawberry, Gooden and Bo Jackson did not sustain their greatness. Of course, Gooden and Strawberry got involved in drugs and Mattingly and Bo succumbed to injuries. It was a pleasure to see them play.