1966 Topps Ollie Brown #356
Ollie Brown · Topps · Base Card / Second-Year Card
Player
Ollie Brown
Set
1966 Topps Base Set
Year
1966
Card #
356
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair). The card exhibits heavy corner rounding, significant edge wear with chipping, a noticeable heavy vertical crease or surface abrasion on the left side, and surface staining/soiling throughout the borders.
Category
Base Card / Second-Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders or Giants team collectors. Ollie Brown was a solid player but is not a Hall of Famer, and the condition of this specific example is poor.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-30 (Note: Grading costs would exceed the value of the card in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 'Fair' condition raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 6 (EX-MT) copies typically sell in the $20-$30 range, while high-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $100+.
Description
A classic 1966 Topps baseball card featuring San Francisco Giants outfielder Ollie Brown. The design includes a bold 'GIANTS' team name in green block letters at the bottom, a facsimile autograph across the player photo, and the player name/position at the top. This vintage card captures 'Downtown' Ollie Brown early in his career in his Giants home uniform.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s Topps design; early career card of a respected 13-season MLB veteran; iconic green-lettering team name variant typical of the 1966 set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct cardboard stock for the era (brown/gray reverse); authentic halftone printing patterns; correct typography for the 1966 set. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant wear including rounded corners, rough edges, and surface dirt. There is a prominent dark stain or crease on the left border mid-way down. The centering is shifted towards the top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-start auction or part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's 'dollar bin'. Small Facebook vintage groups may also be an option.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the market value. Selling as part of a 1966 Topps starter lot or a Giants team lot would likely maximize the return or help move it faster. Use high-resolution scans to show condition honestly.