1973 Topps John Kennedy #114
John Kennedy · Topps · Base
Player
John Kennedy
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#114
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Significant centering shift to the left, rounded corners with fraying on the top right, and visible edge wear along the right border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. John Kennedy was a utility player, and this is a common base card. Demand is primarily limited to 1973 Topps set builders or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-10; PSA 3: $8-15; PSA 4: $18-25. Grading is not recommended as costs exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $0.99 to $1.50 plus shipping on eBay. Higher grade versions (PSA 8) sell for approximately $40-50, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A vintage 1973 Topps John Kennedy card featuring the infielder in his Boston Red Sox uniform. The card showcases the classic 1973 design with a black arched inner border and a player silhouette in the bottom right corner indicating his position as 2nd Base. Kennedy is shown in a fielding action pose at spring training.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Red Sox collectible; notable for the player sharing a name with the 35th President of the United States; features the iconic silhouette logo characteristic of the '73 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows appropriate age-related toning, the dot-matrix print pattern is consistent with 1973 Topps production, and the ink bleed on the 'John Kennedy' red text is typical for the period. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) alignment favoring the left side; softening and delamination on corners (especially top right); minor surface debris/spotting; rough-cut right edge common for this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low-PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a vintage 'common' bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 10x the card's worth. List it with 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs down for the buyer. Use keywords like 'Vintage Red Sox' and '1973 Topps Common' to help set builders find it.