
Dave Gallagher
1988 • Fleer
Update • #U-16

A vintage 1989 Bowman baseball card featuring Dave Gallagher of the Chicago White Sox.
1989 • Bowman
Major League Baseball • Chicago White Sox
Excellent
71
New
Shipping Calculated at Checkout
The 1989 Bowman set marked a significant return for one of the most storied brands in baseball card history, reviving the classic Bowman name for a new generation of collectors. This specific entry, card #71, features Dave Gallagher during his tenure with the Chicago White Sox. As an outfielder known for his versatility and consistency, Gallagher represents the era's transition into the high-volume production period of the late 80s. For collectors focusing on the Chicago White Sox or those attempting to complete the full 1989 Bowman checklist, this card is a fundamental piece. The set is recognized for its clean design and traditional aesthetic, making it a popular choice for those who prefer a classic look over the flashy inserts of later decades. Whether you are investing in team sets or gifting a piece of baseball history to a fan, the Dave Gallagher #71 provides an authentic snapshot of 1980s Major League Baseball. SuperCatch offers a diverse selection of these vintage issues to help hobbyists fill the gaps in their collections.
4 days ago
Create a listing from this sports-card catalog entry and use the same product details as a starting point.
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Production details and format-specific attributes.
Material
Card Stock
Language
English
Compare prices, grades, photos, and shipping from verified sellers
See how many public collections currently include this card.
0 collectors have this card
The 1989 Bowman Dave Gallagher sits in the lower tier of his card market, reflecting his modest MLB profile and the limited collector base tied to his career. In top graded condition, it can command a premium over raw copies, but compared with star-driven cards from the same Bowman release, it generally trades below market leaders in the set and sees thinner bidding activity.
This is a standard base card rather than a short print, serial-numbered issue, or premium parallel, so supply is broad relative to modern limited-release cards. Graded population is typically light because most surviving copies remain raw, and while high-grade examples are less common due to 1989 Bowman’s condition sensitivity, overall availability remains high enough that limited supply is not a major driver here.
From an investment perspective, this card is driven more by niche player collectors and set builders than by long-term growth catalysts, so demand is relatively narrow. Because Gallagher is a retired non-Hall of Fame player, rookie-era premium sustainability is limited, and unless grading trends tighten the available high-end population, market momentum is likely to remain subdued.

1988 • Fleer
Update • #U-16

1990 • Topps
#612

1989 • Fleer
#496

1992 • Upper Deck
Low Number • #289

1991 • Fleer
#471