1991 Conlon Collection / Sporting News Mel Ott #371
Mel Ott · Conlon Collection (Megacards) · Base / Legend
Player
Mel Ott
Set
1991 Conlon Collection / Sporting News
Year
1991
Card #
#371
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show visible whitening and slight dinging especially bottom right. Surface has minor spotting and white specks. Centering is decent but slightly favor the right side.
Category
Base / Legend
Manufacturer
Conlon Collection (Megacards)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Primarily appeals to Mel Ott player collectors, Giants team historians, and HOF set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $100+ (Population is low so prices vary based on registry demand)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies have moved for $30-40 in recent hobby auctions. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era but gains some value from the HOF subject matter.
Description
This 1991 Conlon Collection card features Hall of Famer Mel Ott in his iconic left-handed batting stance for the New York Giants. The card utilizes a high-contrast black and white photograph from the legendary Charles Conlon archive. The design features a tuxedo-style black border with the player's name and 1928 debut year at the bottom, and a 'HOF - 1951' designation in the upper right corner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Mel Ott; Part of the highly respected Conlon Collection spanning early baseball history; Uses original photography from the Sporting News archives.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock for the early 90s; high-gloss finish typical of Megacards production; correct typography and Conlon logo on reverse (implied). This card is not commonly faked as it is a modern retrospective issue.
Flaws to Note
Bottom right corner shows softness and white paper loss; minor edge chipping along the left vertical border; white print defect or surface scuff visible on the left side of the player's waist.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'buy it now' or part of a HOF lot), COMC (best for low-value base cards), or Sportlots.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($20+) relative to the card's raw value, grading is not recommended unless the card is absolutely flawless (potential PSA 10). Best sold in a 'Hall of Fame' lot to save on shipping costs. Use keywords like 'NY Giants', 'HOF', and 'Charles Conlon' in the title.