1978 Topps Thurman Munson All-Star #60
Thurman Munson · Topps · Base / All-Star
Player
Thurman Munson
Set
1978 Topps Base
Year
1978
Card #
#60
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows visible softening. Surfaces appear relatively clean, but typical 1978 print snow/stipple is visible in the blue border.
Category
Base / All-Star
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Munson remains one of the most collected non-Hall of Fame players due to his Yankee legacy and tragic passing. There is a constant market for his mid-to-late career cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $25-35, PSA 6: $45-60, PSA 7: $85-110
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for EX-MT copies range from $18 to $28. PSA 6 graded copies recently sold between $48 and $55. PSA 7 copies have been trending upward toward the $100 mark.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps Thurman Munson card featuring the iconic 'AL All Star' yellow star logo in the bottom left corner. Munson is pictured in his New York Yankees pinstripes with a full beard, a legendary look for the late captain. The card features the signature two-tone blue and green stripe design of the 1978 set.
Key Features
Features Yankees legend and captain Thurman Munson; Designated 'AL All-Star' card; Iconic late-70s Topps design; High demand for Yankees team collectors and 70s set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card displays correct 1978 Topps card stock thickness and matte finish. The 'dot matrix' print pattern is consistent with period-accurate lithography. Not a highly faked common, though high-grade 'reprints' exist; this appears to be a genuine vintage original.
Flaws to Note
Corner softening on the top right and bottom right; Right-side centering bias; Minor edge wear on the left side; Visible print dots in the blue sky and name banner area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a single. COMC is a good secondary option for raw vintage common-stars. If graded high (8+), an auction house like PWCC would be appropriate, but this specific card is best suited for eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it can hit a PSA 8, as grading fees will exceed the value added for mid-grades. List as '1978 Topps Thurman Munson #60 AS Yankees'. Use a clear photo or scan out of the pinstripe sleeve to show corner quality. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 to maximize profit.