1975 Topps Hank Aaron #1 The All-Time Total Base Leader
Hank Aaron · Topps · Base / Major League Highlights
Player
Hank Aaron
Set
1975 Topps
Year
1975
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is moderately off-top-bottom. Substantial rounded corners with visible fraying. Significant edge wear/chipping on both vertical sides. Visible surface wear/scuffs across the top border area.
Category
Base / Major League Highlights
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Card #1 of any vintage set is always in demand for set builders, and Hank Aaron is a foundational HOFer, but this specific card is common and condition is low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-22, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar G-VG condition have hovered between $12 and $18. PSA 3 copies frequently sell for $30, while PSA 5 copies jump to $65+.
Description
This is the iconic card #1 from the 1975 Topps set, honoring Hall of Famer Hank Aaron as the 'All-Time Total Base Leader' (6,172). The card features a classic black and white portrait of 'Hammerin Hank' in his Atlanta Braves uniform, contrasted against the vibrant blue, orange, and yellow vintage color block design typical of the mid-70s Topps era.
Key Features
Hank Aaron 'Record Breaker' card; Card #1 of the set; Hall of Fame legend; Final playing era card (Aaron was traded to the Brewers in 1975).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays correct period-accurate card stock and 'dot matrix' print pattern in the color blocks. No signs of modern reproduction or bleaching. Not a high-value target for counterfeiting in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; heavy chipping along the right-hand edge; surface scuffing near the top blue banner; factory centering is shifted toward the bottom border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition. It is a perfect 'BIN' (Buy It Now) or 'Best Offer' candidate for a budget-conscious vintage collector.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) would likely exceed the final market value of a PSA 2 or 3. List with high-resolution scans of the front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader, and ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.