Tom Glavine Rookie Card Guide: 1988 Donruss Rated Rookie and the Braves Rotation PC
Tom Glavine's 1988 Donruss #644 RC, Topps Traded, and the 2026 PSA buying guide for the Hall of Fame lefty.
Tom Glavine is a Hall of Famer, two-time Cy Young winner, World Series MVP, and the iconic left-hander of the Braves rotation alongside Maddux and Smoltz. His 1988 RC is in a deep set.
Here's the 2026 Glavine playbook.
Quick answer
Glavine's flagship RC is the 1988 Donruss #644. PSA 10s in the $80–$200 range — accessible HOF RC. The 1988 Topps Traded #44T is the Topps RC.
Tier 1: Glavine RCs that matter
1988 Donruss #644
The flagship base RC.
1988 Topps Traded #44T
Topps Traded RC.
1988 Fleer Update Glavine
Fleer Update RC.
1988 Score Glavine
Score base RC.
Tier 2: Strong supporting cards
- 1988 Topps Glavine — late-traded base.
- 1989 Topps Glavine — second-year card.
Centering reality
The 1988 Donruss set has classic '80s condition issues. The 9 → 10 spread on the Donruss #644 is 3–4x.
Grading priorities
PSA dominates. BGS 9.5s exist. SGC has growing presence.
What to chase in 2026
Glavine PC build:
- 1988 Donruss #644 PSA 9 as entry.
- PSA 10 as the realistic trophy.
- 1988 Topps Traded #44T PSA 10 as the secondary chase.
Time horizons
Glavine is HOF, two-time Cy Young, WS MVP. Permanent vintage MLB asset.
How AI pre-grading helps
The 1988 Donruss set requires pre-grading. AI screens centering and surface before submission.
CardSense AI supports the 1988 MLB RC class with PSA / BGS / SGC live comps.
FAQ
Is the Donruss the only Glavine RC? The flagship. Topps Traded, Fleer Update, and Score are the secondary RCs.
Is Glavine undervalued? Yes — HOF + two Cy Youngs + WS MVP at PSA 10 sub-$200.
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The bottom line
Glavine's 1988 Donruss #644 is the flagship. Anchor on PSA 9, target 10s — under-priced HOF asset.
Last updated: April 22, 2026.
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