1968 Topps Ty Cobb The Sporting News All-Time All-Stars #480
Ty Cobb · Topps · Hall of Fame Legend Insert / Subset
Player
Ty Cobb
Set
1968 Topps Base Set - The Sporting News All-Time All-Stars Subset
Year
1968
Card #
#480
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual centering is roughly 60/40 left-to-right and 65/35 top-to-bottom. Corners show slight softening/touches of white. Surface shows minor print speckling consistent with 1968 Topps stock.
Category
Hall of Fame Legend Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Ty Cobb items always command a baseline of high demand from vintage set builders and Hall of Fame enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$30 - $55
Graded Value
PSA 5: $50 - $70, PSA 6: $85 - $110, PSA 7: $150 - $185
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar condition have averaged $35-$50. PSA 6 graded examples have recently sold in the $90 range. Price trends for 1968 superstar high-numbers are currently stable.
Description
A beautiful 1968 Topps Ty Cobb from the iconic The Sporting News All-Time All-Stars subset. This card features a dynamic black-and-white action photo of 'The Georgia Peach' in his Detroit Tigers uniform, set against the vibrant yellow border and red/blue header of the 1968 design. The back features a short biography and stats highlighting his legendary career.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Ty Cobb; Part of the highly collectible 1968 Topps High Number series; Classic 'Sporting News' subset design; Strong vintage appeal for HOF collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey/tan pulp texture for 1968 Topps. The red ink in the header 'The Sporting News' shows the correct grainy saturation. No 'halftone' dot patterns visible in the white borders which would indicate a modern reprint.
Flaws to Note
The card is noticeably off-center toward the top and left borders. There is light corner wear visible on the bottom right and top left. Minor silvering/print dots in the black-and-white photo field.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage set builders. A fixed-price 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' is recommended over an auction for a mid-grade raw copy.
Selling Tips
Use high-resolution scans or photos specifically highlighting the corners and centering. Mention 'High Number' or 'TSN All-Star' in the title. If the back is clean without wax stains, be sure to photograph it as that adds a premium for this set.