
Danny Tartabull
1992 • Upper Deck
#237

The 1989 Bowman Danny Tartabull #128 captures the Kansas City Royals outfielder during a pivotal era in his career, featuring the iconic late-80s Bowman design.
1989 • Bowman
Major League Baseball • Kansas City Royals
Near Mint
128
New
Shipping Calculated at Checkout
The 1989 Bowman Danny Tartabull #128 represents a key release from Bowman's late-1980s run, when the brand was establishing itself as a major player in baseball card production. Tartabull, a talented outfielder for the Kansas City Royals, was in his prime during this period, making this card a natural focal point for collectors building Royals team sets or pursuing Tartabull's career arc through cardboard. Bowman's 1989 release is recognized for its clean design and straightforward photography that defined the era. The card captures Tartabull during years when he was developing into one of the Royals' most productive hitters. For collectors interested in late-1980s baseball cards, Bowman issues from this vintage hold particular appeal—they bridge the gap between the junk-wax abundance of the early 1990s and the more premium offerings that would follow. Whether you're completing a Royals team collection, assembling a Tartabull player set, or exploring the broader 1989 Bowman release, this #128 offers genuine vintage appeal. The card remains accessible to collectors at various budget levels and condition preferences, making it a practical addition to collections focused on 1980s baseball cards or Kansas City team history.
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The 1989 Bowman Danny Tartabull sits at the lower end of the price spectrum, consistent with mid-tier base cards from this era featuring players who had solid but not Hall of Fame-caliber careers. Tartabull was a legitimate power threat during his tenure with the Royals and later the Yankees, which gives this card modest collector recognition, but it does not command a premium relative to star contemporaries in the same set. Condition plays a meaningful role here — a high-grade example would trade above the raw market average, though the ceiling remains modest.
This is a standard base card from the 1989 Bowman set, which was produced in significant quantities as Bowman relaunched its brand after a long hiatus, resulting in widely available supply across the hobby. There are no known short prints, parallels, or serial-numbered variants associated with this specific card, meaning limited supply pressure is minimal. Graded population for this card is relatively low, not due to scarcity but because collector demand for professional grading on this particular issue has historically been limited.
Tartabull's career, while notable for his power numbers and All-Star selections, has not generated sustained Hall of Fame conversation, which caps long-term appreciation potential for his base issues. The 1989 Bowman set does carry some nostalgic appeal as Bowman's modern relaunch year, and set collectors continue to seek it out, providing a stable if unspectacular demand floor. With only one active listing currently available, market liquidity is thin, making this better suited for player collectors or set builders than as a growth-oriented investment.

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