1966 Topps Sam Mele #191
Sam Mele · Topps · Base Card / Manager Card
Player
Sam Mele
Set
1966 Topps Base Set
Year
1966
Card #
191
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding/wear; Top-right corner is especially soft. Centering is shifted moderately toward the bottom right. Surface shows some minor aging and potential light staining/toning.
Category
Base Card / Manager Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate / Niche (primarily sought by Twins team collectors and set builders).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Low-grade raw copies typically sell for $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 4 and PSA 5 mid-grade copies have recently fetched between $25 and $45 depending on eye appeal.
Description
This is a vintage 1966 Topps baseball card featuring Minnesota Twins manager Sam Mele. The card showcases the classic 1966 design with a vibrant yellow 'Twins' pennant logo in the bottom left corner. Mele is depicted in a close-up photo wearing a Twins cap, captured in a candid 'shouting' or signaling pose against a background of a stadium backstop fence.
Key Features
Classic 1966 Topps design; features former Minnesota Twins manager during a successful era for the franchise; highly collectible vintage 'pennant' design set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for the era; appropriate 1966 Topps color saturation; natural aging patterns. Confidence is High. This specific manager card is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Soft and rounded corners (especially top-right and bottom-right); minor edge wear; off-center printing (heavy to the bottom and right margins); slight surface discoloration consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now for collectors finishing sets) or COMC. Local card shows in the Minnesota/Upper Midwest region would see higher localized interest.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade, the cost of professional grading likely exceeds the market value of the card. It is best sold 'raw' (ungraded). Use a clear penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping. Highlight the '1966 Topps' set name in your listing title.