1973 Topps Ken Tatum #576
Ken Tatum · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ken Tatum
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
576
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Significant top-left corner wear, edge chipping, heavy off-center left-to-right (approx 80/20), and surface dirt/spotting.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by 1973 Topps set builders or Boston Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $3-5 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade range from $0.99 to $1.99. PSA 8 copies (high grade) sell for approximately $25-35.
Description
This 1973 Topps Ken Tatum card features a classic stadium action-pose photo of the Red Sox pitcher. The design includes the iconic 1973 black frame inner border with a circular silhouette icon in the bottom right representing his position. The red and blue text at the bottom provides crisp vintage aesthetics from one of the most beloved Topps designs of the 1970s.
Key Features
High number series card (#576); classic 1973 Topps design featuring the 'Pitcher' silhouette icon; vintage Boston Red Sox collectibility.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock and 1973-specific print dot pattern. Low-value card with extremely low risk of being counterfeited. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'soft' rounding on the upper left corner; visible edge wear across the top and bottom; heavy left-to-right centering bias; surface discoloration in the white border areas; lower center edge ding.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Not worth individual listing fees unless shipping is PWE (Plain White Envelope).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fee ($15+) is significantly higher than the market value. Best sold as part of a 1973 Topps 'high number' starter lot or a Red Sox team set to maximize shipping efficiency.