1974 Topps '73 World Series Game #1 Ken Holtzman #201
Ken Holtzman · Topps · Base / Sub-set (World Series)
Player
Ken Holtzman
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#201
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is shifted significantly to the right (approx 75/25), top-right corner shows visible rounding and fraying, and there are several surface print dots near the bottom border.
Category
Base / Sub-set (World Series)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought by team collectors (A's/Mets) or set builders completing the 1974 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 2: $2-4
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 8 copies typically sell for $20-30, but this specimen would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1974 Topps card commemorates Game 1 of the 1973 World Series between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets. The card features pitcher Ken Holtzman in his follow-through on the mound. The iconic '74 design includes a red and blue banner at the top and the game score 'OAKLAND 2 - NEW YORK 1' at the bottom.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame era Oakland Athletics star Ken Holtzman; part of the popular post-season commemorative subset within the 1974 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1974 Topps gray-cardstock composition, period-accurate color registration, and shows natural age-related wear common for mid-70s vintage. Not a commonly faked card due to low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-side centering bias; rounded corners (especially top-right); minor edge wear; visible factory print defects (dots) in the white border areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost Buy It Now), COMC, or a local card show 'dollar box'. Shipping costs would likely exceed the card's individual value unless sold in a lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the market value of a mid-grade common. Best sold as part of a 1974 Topps team set or a World Series subset lot to maximize appeal and save on shipping.