1976 Topps Fergie Jenkins #226 Sports Extra
Fergie Jenkins · Topps · Base / Career Highlight
Player
Fergie Jenkins
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
226
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the bottom-right (approaching miscut), with visible corner rounding and edge wear on the right side.
Category
Base / Career Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Jenkins is a Hall of Famer, this is a mid-career common vintage card in lower-tier condition, typically sought by set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies typically reach $30-40, but this specimen will not reach that tier.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins during his tenure with the Boston Red Sox. The design includes the 'Sports Extra' newspaper headline aesthetic: 'Fergie Brings Fastball to Fenway.' The card features a portrait of Jenkins in his Red Sox cap against a blue sky background.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins; unique 1976 Topps 'Record Breaker/Sports Extra' themed design; affordable vintage card for HOF completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock shows appropriate aging and 'tobacco card' texture typical of 1970s Topps. The ink dot pattern in the blue sky is consistent with original period printing.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with the image shifted toward the bottom right. Soft/rounded corners, particularly the bottom left and right. Visible edge chipping and a possible surface indentation on the right border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/cheap shipping item), COMC, or in person at local card shows in 'dollar bins'.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high centering error, grading is not recommended as fees will exceed the card value. Sell as part of a lot of 1976 Topps cards or Jenkins player lot to maximize shipping efficiency.