1965 Topps Gene Mauch #516
Gene Mauch · Topps · Base / Manager Card
Player
Gene Mauch
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
#516
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - Mid-level centering issues (approx 65/35), significant corner softening, visible edge wear, and surface snow/printer defects appearing on the right side. Minor staining on bottom right corner.
Category
Base / Manager Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought after by 1965 Topps set builders and Philadelphia Phillies team collectors. Not a high-ticker 'Superstar' card, but essential for completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$4.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $3.50 to $7.00. PSA 6 (EX-MT) examples recently sold for $50-60, while lower grade PSA 3-4 copies typically net $15-25.
Description
This 1965 Topps Gene Mauch #516 features the legendary Phillies manager in a smiling portrait wearing the iconic pinstripe Philadelphia uniform. The card boasts the classic 1965 design with a pennant-style team logo in the lower left corner and a vibrant blue border. The back features full managerial statistics and biographical details on a distinctive yellow and white background.
Key Features
Classic Topps 'Pennant' design; High number series card (#516); Features one of the winningest managers in MLB history; Vintage Phillies memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct card stock thickness for 1065 Topps; proper 'aged' cardboard color on edges; correct font typography for the 'Manager' text and nameplate. No indicators of contemporary reprints (which usually lack the grainy lithographic surface detail visible here).
Flaws to Note
Rounded/softened corners; edge chipping along the right side; centering is heavy towards the top and left borders; surface includes several white 'print spots' or 'snow' in the blue background field.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage set builders. COMC is also an excellent option for low-to-mid value vintage cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) exceed the raw market value. List it as '1965 Topps Gene Mauch #516 Phillies' and take clear photos of the back to show the statistics. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope (under $1) to maximize your profit margin.