1973 Topps Father & Son Jim Hegan / Mike Hegan #274
Jim Hegan and Mike Hegan · Topps · Subset / Multi-Player
Player
Jim Hegan and Mike Hegan
Set
1973 Topps
Year
1973
Card #
#274
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (90/10). Bottom right corner shows rounding and layering. Surface appears to have minor staining or age-related toning. Edges show slight chipping.
Category
Subset / Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - This is a common card from a high-production era. Demand is limited to 1973 set builders or Hegan family collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $3-5
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for around $30-40, but this specimen would not achieve that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps multi-photo card titled 'FATHER & SON - Big Leaguers'. The left side features a black and white action shot and a color portrait of Jim Hegan with the Cleveland Indians. The right side shows Mike Hegan in a batting stance wearing a Milwaukee Brewers uniform. This horizontal design is part of a special subset celebrating baseball lineages.
Key Features
Features 5-time All-Star catcher Jim Hegan and his son Mike Hegan; unique horizontal design subset; iconic Cleveland Indians Chief Wahoo logo visible on the cap and sleeve.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock is the appropriate gray/brown pulp typical of early 70s Topps. The half-tone dot patterns in the printing are consistent with vintage lithography. This specific card is not a high-risk target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Extreme right-to-left centering (OC); soft/rounded corners, particularly the bottom right; minor surface discoloration/foxing in the white borders; edge wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a low-cost BIN (Buy It Now) or as part of a lot. Could also be sold in a 'quarter box' at a local card show or on COMC.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and off-center condition, grading is not recommended as fees will exceed the card's value. List with clear photos of the back. Use keywords like 'Cleveland Indians', 'Milwaukee Brewers', and '1973 Topps Baseball'. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.