1973 Topps Thurman Munson #170
Thurman Munson · Topps · Base
Player
Thurman Munson
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#170
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Munson carries high 'Yankees Premium' demand from vintage collectors. His tragic passing and legacy as a captain maintain consistent market activity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$20.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $40-60, PSA 5: $70-95, PSA 6: $125-160
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for similar condition copies range from $25 to $40. PSA 5 examples typically sell around $85. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies jump significantly to $500+, but this specific card's centering and corners preclude that tier.
Description
A vintage 1973 Topps Thurman Munson card featuring the New York Yankees legendary captain in a crouched catching position. The card design boasts iconic 'rounded window' photography borders and the classic silhouette position logo in the bottom right. The player name is printed in bold purple text at the bottom left above the team name.
Key Features
Beloved Yankees Captain, 2-time World Series Champion, 1970 Rookie of the Year, 1976 MVP. This is one of Munson's most recognizable action-pose cards from the early 1970s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card stock shows appropriate age-related toning. The 'half-tone' dot pattern is consistent with 1970s Topps printing. The ink absorption into the fiber-based card stock is correct for the era. Not commonly a target for high-end counterfeiting in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and rounding on all four corners. Centering is shifted significantly toward the right edge (roughly 70/30). Some minor edge wear and light surface foxing/discoloration in the white borders. Typical print 'snow' visible in the darker areas of the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the premier venue for mid-grade raw vintage. Also suitable for COMC or vintage-specific Facebook groups such as 'Vintage Baseball Cards (1880-1979)'.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, grading may not be financially beneficial compared to the cost of service. List as 'Raw VG-EX/EX Condition' with high-resolution scans of front and back to maximize buyer trust. Ship in a cardboard-protected bubble mailer; do not use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) for cards valued over $20.