1969 Topps 1st Series Checklist #57 Denny McLain
Denny McLain (pictured in inset circle) · Topps · Checklist / Base
Player
Denny McLain (pictured in inset circle)
Set
1969 Topps Baseball 1st Series
Year
1969
Card #
#57
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) Poor - Authentic Altered (Marked)
Category
Checklist / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15; PSA 2: $15-20 (Note: Grading cost exceeds card value in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Raw 'marked' checklists from 1969 Topps typically sell for $0.50 to $2.50 in lots on eBay. Clean (unmarked) versions in better condition range from $5 to $15.
Description
A 1969 Topps 1st Series Checklist featuring Mickey McLain in the upper left circular portrait. The card features a red background for the checklist items and a yellow header. This specific card has been 'check marked' with pen/pencil in the boxes, which was common practice for children in 1969.
Key Features
Includes HOFer Ernie Banks (#20) and Mickey Mantle (part of #3 list as AL RBI Ldr) on list. Historically significant Denny McLain portrait following his 31-win season.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct paper stock aging/toning; dot-pattern printing visible under magnification; period-correct typography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant creasing across the entire card face; heavy corner rounding; paper loss on top edge; multiple pen/pencil marks (checked boxes) throughout the checklist area; significant surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'filler' card), local card shop bargain bin, or Facebook vintage groups.
Selling Tips
Sell as part of a lot of 1969 Topps cards or as a cheap 'set filler' for a budget collector. Do not spend money to grade this card, as the cost of grading is 10x the value of the card.