1965 Topps Clete Boyer #145
Clete Boyer · Topps · Base
Player
Clete Boyer
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
#145
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Edge wear is visible with white chipping on the bottom and top edges.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Clete Boyer is a popular player for Yankees team set builders and vintage enthusiasts, but he is not a Hall of Famer, which limits ceiling.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $4 to $7 plus shipping. PSA 4 copies typically sell for around $35.
Description
This 1965 Topps card features New York Yankees third baseman Clete Boyer in a classic batting pose. The design includes the iconic 1965 pink/magenta bottom border and the yellow 'pennant' team logo for the Yankees. Boyer is shown in his pinstripe jersey and Yankees cap against a blue-sky background.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1960s Yankees dynasty and Gold Glove-caliber third baseman. The 1965 'Pennant' design is a favorite among vintage collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey-toned vintage pulp, and the ink saturation of the pink border is consistent with 1965 production. Not a high-risk counterfeit target.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues (OC), specifically shifted right and toward the top. Rounded corners on all four sides. Notable edge chipping on the bottom border. A small surface print spec is visible near his right shoulder.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or a local card show in a 'vintage bin'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 3. List it as '1965 Topps #145 Clete Boyer NY Yankees' and take a clear photo of the back to show the stats. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope.