TCGAI.PRO Bo Jackson 1990 · Score · #697
9.0 Mint
Cen
10
Cor
9.5
Edg
8.5
Sur
9.5
Consider
Bo Jackson card, TCGAI Score 9.0

Certificate #C52D6873CA98 · Baseball

Bo Jackson

Score · #697 · 1990

Mint Consider

Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front No flaws
Back No flaws
Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check Front Back
Centering 10 10
Corners 10 9.5
Edges 10 8.5
Surface 10 9.5

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 9

$100

$80.00 – $230 · 11 sales

Raw, ungraded

$17.50

$10.00 – $25.00 · 17 listings

Grading premium

+471%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range and sales
Raw $17.50 $10.00 – $25.00 · 17 listings
Grade 2 $210 1 sale
Grade 6 $25.00 1 sale
Grade 7 $30.00 2 sales
Grade 8 $45.00 $40.00 – $80.00 · 5 sales
Grade 9 This card $100 $80.00 – $230 · 11 sales
Grade 10 $520 $520 – $530 · 2 sales

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Iconic image and cross-sport appeal fuel demand amid vintage nostalgia; grading population growth reveals gem mint scarcity.[3]

Next months. Stable to modest gains in next 3-6 months with sustained collector interest.

Long term. Continued appreciation over 1-3 years for graded high-end copies due to Jackson's enduring legend status.

History

Bo Jackson was a two-sport superstar who played MLB for the Kansas City Royals and NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders, renowned for his exceptional athleticism highlighted in Nike's 'Bo Knows' campaign; this card features the iconic black-and-white image of him in football shoulder pads, shot by photographer Richard Noble, symbolizing his cross-sport legacy.[1][3][5]

First released in 1990 as part of the Score Baseball set, a junk-wax era product distributed widely in packs and boxes.[1][3]

  • Not a rookie card, but an iconic base card from the overproduced 1990 Score set.[1]
  • Features the famous 'Bo Knows' campaign photo with football gear, boosting its cultural significance.[3][5]
  • graded 10 value surged over 110% in the past 12 months to around $475 due to nostalgia and limited high-grade supply.[3]

Rarity and print run

Tier
Common
Print run
Very High
First printed in
1990 Score Baseball
Demand
High
Supply
Abundant
  • Base card from massive junk-wax print run, but high-grade graded 10 examples scarce due to condition sensitivity.[1][3][6]
  • No known variants or stamps, purely base.[1]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, surface scratches, and print defects common in junk-wax era cards; focus on corners and borders due to high production volume leading to frequent chipping.[1][6]

Storage. Store in penny sleeves within top loaders or semi-rigid holders; keep in cool, dry environment away from light to prevent fading on the black-and-white image.

Authenticity. Authentic cards lack reprints in this set; verify print quality, holofoil absence (none original), and compare to known images; professional grading by graded/graded recommended for high-value copies.[1][5]

Sources: sportscardspro.com, sportscardinvestor.com, si.com, youtube.com, etsy.com

Card details

Name
Bo Jackson
Game
Baseball
Set
Score (Unknown)
Number
697
Year
1990
Rarity
Base
Language
English
Manufacturer
Score
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#C52D6873CA98
Graded on
Apr 14, 2026
Views
299

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