1975 Topps 1965 Most Valuable Players Willie Mays / Zoilo Versalles #195
Willie Mays and Zoilo Versalles · Topps · Multi-Player Career Highlight / Vintage Base
Player
Willie Mays and Zoilo Versalles
Set
1975 Topps Base
Year
1975
Card #
#195
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 80/20). Top-right and bottom-right corners show significant rounding/fraying. Notable surface wear and edge chipping along the right border.
Category
Multi-Player Career Highlight / Vintage Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong demand for Willie Mays collectors and 1975 set builders, but lower value due to multi-player format and condition issues.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $6 to $11. SGC 4 copies have sold for approximately $40, while PSA 6 copies reach $75-90.
Description
This 1975 Topps card commemorates the 1965 MVPs as part of the '25 Years of Topps' subset. The card features a dual-panel design with Zoilo Versalles of the Minnesota Twins on the left and Hall of Famer Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants on the right. The background features the iconic vibrant pink and yellow borders characteristic of the 1975 Topps set.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Willie Mays; Part of the popular 1975 Topps 'MVP' subset commemorating the 25th anniversary of Topps baseball cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Card stock shows correct age-appropriate oxidation (browning) on the edges; print patterns (Ben-Day dots) in the photo panels are consistent with 1970s lithography; weight and thickness match standard 1975 Topps stock.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-side centering issues; rounded corners especially on the right-hand side; edge wear along the colored borders which easily show chipping; possible minor surface staining in the yellow 'American League' section.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or a 'Value Bin' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will exceed the market value for a PSA 3. List as '1975 Topps Willie Mays MVP'. Use clear photos of both the front and back to show the corner wear and centering accurately.