1976 Topps N.L. Earned Run Avg Ldrs #197 Randy Jones/Andy Messersmith/Tom Seaver
Randy Jones, Andy Messersmith, Tom Seaver · Topps · Base / Leader Card / HOFer
Player
Randy Jones, Andy Messersmith, Tom Seaver
Set
1976 Topps
Year
1976
Card #
#197
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is significantly off (left-heavy), corners show visible soft rounding, and there is noticeable edge chipping.
Category
Base / Leader Card / HOFer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly sought after by Tom Seaver player collectors or 1976 Topps set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent-to-VG condition typically sell for $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually reach $40-50, but this card is not a candidate for a high grade.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps multi-player leader card titled 'EARNED RUN AVG LDRS' for the National League. Features a large centered portrait of Randy Jones (Padres), with smaller portraits of Andy Messersmith (Dodgers) and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver (Mets) at the bottom. The card uses the iconic 1976 blocky typeface and colored borders.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver; multi-player league leader format; features Randy Jones in his Cy Young contending years.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic stock with appropriate age-related toning; period-accurate color registration; correct halftone dot pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering; rounded bottom-right corner; visible wear on all edges; surface appears to have minor pitting or print spots.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. Better suited for a 'value box' at a local card show due to condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the market value of a low-grade specimen. List with keywords 'Tom Seaver' and 'NL ERA Leaders' to attract team and player collectors.