1965 Topps Earl Battey #345
Earl Battey · Topps · Base Card
Player
Earl Battey
Set
1965 Topps
Year
1965
Card #
345
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 80/20). Corners are rounded with significant wear, especially the top left. Visible surface paper loss or scuffing on the top margin. Edges show moderate chipping.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Earl Battey is a respected vintage star, but not a Hall of Famer, meaning demand is primarily driven by set builders and Twins fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $35-45 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value for this specific specimen).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for VG-tier 1965 Battey cards consistently fall in the $4-$7 range on eBay. Graded PSA 6 examples generally sell for $50-$70, but this specific card's condition is significantly lower.
Description
Attractive 1965 Topps Earl Battey #345 featuring the classic 1965 'Pennant' design. The card shows Battey, the 4-time All-Star and 3-time Gold Glove catcher, in his Minnesota Twins road jersey and cap, holding a bat. The iconic yellow pennant in the lower left corner displays the Twins logo, adding a great vintage aesthetic to this mid-60s classic.
Key Features
Features a multi-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner; Part of the highly collected 1965 Topps set; Classic pennant design; Essential for Minnesota Twins team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage card stock showing brown/creamy pulp common to 1965 Topps; correct 'dot' printing pattern in the photo; proper font and ink bleeding typical of mid-60s letterpress. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Severe left-to-right centering bias; rounded corners with visible fraying; scuffing/paper loss on the top white border; light surface staining/toning consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a vintage lot at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far outweigh the market value. List it as '1965 Topps Earl Battey #345 Twins - VG Condition' to attract set builders. Use clear photos of the back to show the statistics.