
Jim Rice
1989 • Topps
#245

The 1989 Bowman Jim Rice #33 captures the Hall of Famer during his later years with the Boston Red Sox, part of the iconic early-'90s Bowman revival.
1989 • Bowman
MLB • Boston Red Sox
Near Mint
33
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This 1989 Bowman Jim Rice sits at the lower end of his collectible spectrum, reflecting its late-career issue rather than a true rookie or peak-era card. Rice's Hall of Fame induction in 2009 provides a baseline of collector interest, but this particular card trades at entry-level pricing consistent with high-print-run late-80s Bowman issues. Compared to his earlier Topps cards from the mid-to-late 1970s, this offering commands significantly less attention in the secondary market.
The 1989 Bowman set was produced in large quantities during the junk wax era, meaning raw copies are abundant and graded population reports reflect minimal scarcity. There are no known serial-numbered parallels, short prints, or insert variations associated with this card, making it a standard base issue. With only one active listing currently available, the market depth is extremely shallow, which is more indicative of low demand than genuine scarcity.
Rice's Hall of Fame status provides a durable floor for collector interest, but late-career junk wax era cards rarely see meaningful appreciation regardless of the player's legacy. Grading submission trends for this issue are minimal, as the economics of grading fees relative to market value make professional grading impractical for most copies. Collectors focused on Rice would be better served pursuing his early Topps rookie-era cards, which carry far stronger long-term demand and upside potential.

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