1965 Topps Cleveland Indians Rookie Stars Ralph Gagliano Jim Rittwage #116
Ralph Gagliano and Jim Rittwage · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Ralph Gagliano and Jim Rittwage
Set
1965 Topps
Year
1965
Card #
#116
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) Estimated. Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Corners show visible rounding and softening. Edges have light chipping and a small ding on the bottom right. Surface appears to have light staining or foxing near the top right border.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While 1965 Topps is a highly collected set, these specific players do not hold significant Hall of Fame or superstar value. Demand mostly comes from Indians team collectors or set builders looking to complete their 1965 run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar VG condition range from $4.00 to $7.00 on eBay. Graded PSA 6 copies generally sell in the $50-60 range, but this specific specimen likely wouldn't exceed a grade of 3.
Description
This 1965 Topps Rookie Stars card features Ralph Gagliano and Jim Rittwage of the Cleveland Indians. The card utilizes the classic 1965 horizontal layout with two player portraits set against a vibrant blue background. It includes the iconic Indians pennant-style team logo in the upper left corner. This is a characteristic 'vintage common' rookie card from a highly popular mid-60s set.
Key Features
Dual rookie card from the 1965 Topps set. Features the classic 1965 design. Includes the vintage Cleveland Indians logo. Ralph Gagliano was a notable prospect who appeared in the 1965 World Series with the Red Sox later in his career.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey/tan fibers consistent with 1965 Topps production. The dot matrix printing pattern in the portraits is consistent with vintage lithography. This specific card is rarely counterfeited as it is not a high-value star card.
Flaws to Note
The centering is poor, favoring the right side significantly. All four corners are softened and rounded, which is common for this era but heavily impacts the grade. There is some slight discoloration/staining on the white border near the top right. Some edge wear is visible on both horizontal sides.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a low-value vintage card like this. It could also be sold as part of a lot at a local card show or listed on COMC for set builders.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and mid-to-lower grade, grading this card is not economically viable as the grading fees would exceed the card's value. List it as '1965 Topps Indians Rookie Stars #116' with clear photos of the back to assist set builders. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.