Bo Jackson

Market outlook

Declining Outlook 6/10

Raw prices dropped 41.7% in recent 30 days amid broader vintage card market softening[2]

Next months. Stable to slight decline in raw/lower grades; high grades steady next 3-6 months

Long term. Modest appreciation potential over 1-3 years due to Jackson's enduring legend status

History

Bo Jackson was a phenomenal two-sport athlete who played MLB for the Kansas City Royals and NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders, renowned for his extraordinary power, speed, and the iconic 'Bo Knows' advertising campaign; this 1987 Topps #170 Future Stars card marks his rookie appearance, capturing his early baseball promise before his career was derailed by injury.

First released in 1987 as part of the Topps Baseball flagship set in the United States.

• Shared Future Stars subset with Tom Glavine and Kevin Seitzer
• Iconic rookie card for one of sports' most legendary multi-sport stars
• Base version from the main 1987 Topps set, distinct from premium Tiffany variant

Rarity and print run

Tier

Uncommon

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1987 Topps Baseball

Demand

Medium

Supply

Abundant

• Mass-produced flagship set with high print run
• Rookie status boosts demand but not print-limited
• Tiffany variant significantly scarcer than base

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues common in Topps production, edge wear from wax pack cuts, print defects on the yellow borders, and surface scratches on the action photo; Future Stars subset prone to off-centering.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment away from light; use card saver pages for raw cards in binders.

Authenticity. Examine print quality and borders for reprints; genuine cards have crisp dot matrix printing; authenticate high-value graded copies via graded or graded population reports; avoid cards with modern glossy finish.