1973 Topps Gene Tenace World Series Game 1 #201
Gene Tenace (as featured in 'Tenace the Menace.') · Topps · Base / World Series Highlights Subset
Player
Gene Tenace (as featured in 'Tenace the Menace.')
Set
1973 Topps Base Set - World Series Subset
Year
1973
Card #
#201
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - Poorly centered (OC), visible edge wear/chipping, and rounded corners. Surface appears to have light foxing or dirt accumulation.
Category
Base / World Series Highlights Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for team collectors (Oakland A's) or set builders. Not a high-value rookie or superstar card.
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 raw sales for this card in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 examples typically sell for $35-$45, but this specific card's condition precludes that valuation.
Description
A vintage 1973 Topps card commemorating Game 1 of the 1972 World Series. Titled 'TENACE THE MENACE.', it features Oakland A's catcher Gene Tenace at home plate. Characteristic 1973 Topps design with a black inner border, rounded corners, and a unique World Series baseball logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features 1972 World Series MVP Gene Tenace; nostalgic 1973 design; highly collectible World Series highlight subset; iconic 'Tenace the Menace' nickname printed on front.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness and porous cardboard texture; accurate 1973 Topps color palette; vintage print dots (rosette pattern) visible under magnification. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; soft, rounded corners; minor chipping on the top and right edges; surface speckling or foxing consistent with improper storage; visible wear on the black frame lines.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay 'Buy It Now' with a Best Offer, or as part of a lot of 1973 Topps cards. Local card shop bulk bins or COMC for low-cost processing.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the potential value. List as '1973 Topps 201 Gene Tenace A's World Series' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope ($1.11) to keep costs low for the buyer.