1975 Topps Roger Maris / Hank Aaron All-Time Record Holders #307
Roger Maris and Hank Aaron · Topps · Base / Tribute / Subset
Player
Roger Maris and Hank Aaron
Set
1975 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
#307
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) range. Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30 or 80/20). Corners show visible softening and rounding, particularly on the bottom right. Surface appears relatively clean but edges show light whitening.
Category
Base / Tribute / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Hank Aaron items remain staples of the hobby, and the 1975 set is highly popular for set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $40-55, PSA 6: $75-90. (High grading fees currently make grading this specific example less profitable than selling raw).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade specimens range from $12 to $22. PSA 5 examples typically sell for $45-$55. PSA 8 examples (much higher than this) can reach $250+.
Description
This 1975 Topps card #307 features two legends of the game, Roger Maris and Hank Aaron, under the 'All-Time Record Holders' subset for Home Runs. The card highlights Maris for the single-season record and Aaron for the career record. It features the iconic 1975 multi-colored border design with red and blue accents against a cream cardstock, with two black and white player portraits.
Key Features
Features two of the most iconic power hitters in baseball history; Hank Aaron is a first-ballot Hall of Famer; 1975 Topps is a highly collected set due to its bright, vibrant design; Low-cost entry point for collectors of vintage Aaron/Maris cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Grainy photo quality consistent with 1975 offset lithography; correct cardstock thickness and 'aged' cream color; appropriate font and kerning. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (OC); rounded bottom-right corner; light edge wear/chipping; overall vintage wear that prevents a high grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage set builders and player collectors. A 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' or a low-starting auction would work well.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, do not grade this card for profit (fees will exceed value gain). List with clear photos of the front and back. Use keywords: '1975 Topps #307', 'Hank Aaron', 'Roger Maris', 'Record Holders', 'Vintage Baseball'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced bubble mailer or a rigid mailer using eBay Standard Envelope.