Manufacturer: Donruss
Set: 1987 Donruss Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Mark McGwire
Position/Team: 3rd Base for Athletics
Card #: 46
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Data Below
Mark McGwire is one of the most recognizable and, at the same time, most controversial figures in modern baseball history. He was a dominant power hitter whose career was defined by record-setting home run totals and later, by his admission of using performance-enhancing drugs.
McGwire was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1984. He made an immediate impact, winning the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1987 after hitting a rookie-record 49 home runs. Throughout his time with the Athletics, he was a key part of the “Bash Brothers” duo with Jose Canseco and helped the team win the 1989 World Series.
In 1998, after being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, McGwire captivated the nation in a dramatic chase for the single-season home run record. He and Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs engaged in a friendly, season-long competition to break Roger Maris’s long-standing record of 61 home runs. The race revitalized baseball’s popularity following the 1994 strike. McGwire ultimately won the race, finishing the season with 70 home runs and becoming the first player to hit 70 in a single season.
McGwire’s legacy is irrevocably linked to the steroid era. While he denied using steroids for years, he admitted in 2010 to using them during his playing days, including his record-breaking 1998 season. This admission has cast a shadow over his accomplishments and has been a major reason why he has not been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1987 Donruss Mark McGwire Card #46. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $3
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Grade 8: $10
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Grade 9: $25
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Grade 10: $220
Data Updated: June 2026
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Did You Know? While McGwire was a member of the talented 1984 US Olympic squad, he truly introduced himself to the baseball landscape during a magical 1987 campaign. Stepping into the Oakland Athletics’ everyday lineup, the 23-year-old rookie put together a display of freshman power that had never been seen before in major league history.
McGwire completely decimated American League pitching that summer, launching a jaw-dropping 49 home runs to easily capture the AL Rookie of the Year award. He didn’t just break the previous rookie record of 38 homers; he absolutely shattered it while driving in 118 runs and leading the major leagues with a blistering .618 slugging percentage. His historic rookie outburst served as the launchpad for Oakland’s rise to three consecutive American League pennants.
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