Nomar Garciaparra Rookie Cards

Best Nomar Garciaparra Rookie Cards

Topps Rookie Card

1997 · Topps · #293

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Topps Chrome Rookie Card

1997 · Topps Chrome · #99

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Topps Chrome Refractor

1997 · Topps Chrome · #99 · Refractor

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Bowman Rookie Card

1997 · Bowman · #328

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Bowman Chrome Rookie Card

1997 · Bowman Chrome · #224

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Bowman Chrome International Refractor

1997 · Bowman Chrome · #224 · International Refractor

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Values & Trends

Buying Guide: How to Pick Nomar Garciaparra Rookie Cards

• Start with the flagship base: 1997 Topps #293 is the clean, recognizable “Nomar rookie” most collectors mean. Buy the sharpest copy you can, even if that means one card instead of a stack.
• Add a chrome version for upside: 1997 Topps Chrome #99 and 1997 Bowman Chrome #224 are popular upgrades when you want more visual pop and more grade leverage.
• Search by set + number: Use exact searches like “Nomar Garciaparra 1997 Topps 293” or “Nomar Garciaparra 1997 Topps Chrome 99” so you do not mix in later-year cards.
• Know what a strong grade looks like: If you are new to grading, this breakdown of PSA grades helps you evaluate corners, edges, surface, and centering before you buy.
• Reduce risk on online buys: Use clear listing photos, compare recent sales for the exact grade, and follow the eBay buying guide for filters and safety checks.

Full Rookie Card Checklist

Image	Card	Year	#	Details	90d Avg RAW	90d Avg PSA 9	90d Avg PSA 10	eBay
	Topps Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Topps	1997	293	—	—	—	—	eBay
	Topps Chrome Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Topps Chrome	1997	99	—	—	—	—	eBay
	Topps Chrome Refractor Nomar Garciaparra · Topps Chrome Refractor • Refractor	1997	99		—	—	—	eBay
	Bowman Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Bowman	1997	328	—	—	—	—	eBay
	Bowman Chrome Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Bowman Chrome	1997	224	—	—	—	—	eBay
	Bowman Chrome International Refractor Nomar Garciaparra · Bowman Chrome International Refractor • Refractor	1997	224		—	—	—	eBay
	Topps Finest Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Topps Finest	1997	41	—	—	—	—	eBay
	Topps Stadium Club Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Topps Stadium Club	1997	157	—	—	—	—	eBay
	Topps Gallery Rookie Card Nomar Garciaparra · Topps Gallery	1997	151	—	—	—	—	eBay

True RC, Autos and Serials

For Nomar Garciaparra, most collectors treat his 1997 MLB pack-issued cards as the true rookie cards, led by 1997 Topps #293 and the key chrome counterparts. Earlier amateur and minor-league issues can be fun pre-rookies, but they are usually collected as a separate lane from the main 1997 rookie checklist. If you want a bigger-budget chase, look for refractor parallels and short-printed inserts from 1997 premium products, and prioritize condition and authentication when the price jumps.

Best Boxes & Sets to Pull Nomar Garciaparra Rookie Cards

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  1997 Topps Baseball (Sealed Box)

  MLB
  Home of Topps #293
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  1997 Topps Chrome Baseball (Sealed Box)

  MLB
  Chase Topps Chrome #99 and refractors
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  1997 Bowman Baseball (Sealed Box)

  MLB
  Includes Bowman #328
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  1997 Bowman Chrome Baseball (Sealed Box)

  MLB
  Chase Bowman Chrome #224 and refractors

Grading & Population

About Nomar Garciaparra

Nomar Garciaparra is best known as a Boston Red Sox shortstop and one of the defining offensive infielders of the late 1990s and early 2000s. He won AL Rookie of the Year in 1997 and became a perennial All-Star, with two batting titles and a reputation for elite bat-to-ball skill. That mix of peak performance and “same-era” nostalgia keeps demand focused on his 1997 Topps and chrome rookies, especially in strong grades.

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