1973 Topps Boston Red Sox Team Leaders #151
Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Dwight Evans, Luis Tiant, Rico Petrocelli, Reggie Smith, Tommy Harper, Marty Pattin, Wilfed Siebert, William Lee, Luis Aparicio, Doug Griffin · Topps · Base / Team Card / Rookie Cup (Fisk)
Player
Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Dwight Evans, Luis Tiant, Rico Petrocelli, Reggie Smith, Tommy Harper, Marty Pattin, Wilfed Siebert, William Lee, Luis Aparicio, Doug Griffin
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#151
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering (approx 85/15 bottom-heavy), rounded corners with significant corner wear/white showing, edge chipping, several surface stains/foxing spots visible in the white area.
Category
Base / Team Card / Rookie Cup (Fisk)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand for Red Sox team collectors and HOF player completists, though condition limits the ceiling.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 3 sales have settled between $25-$32. Raw copies in this similar mid-grade/low-grade condition typically sell for $8-$12 plus shipping on eBay and COMC.
Description
This 1973 Topps Boston Red Sox team card features facsimile signatures of the era's legends. The card headliners include Hall of Famers Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk (showing his 1972 Rookie Cup), and Luis Aparicio. The card design features a vibrant red header with crossed bats and '1973 Boston Red Sox' text, framed by a blue border. The back typically displays 1972 team statistics and coaching staff details.
Key Features
Features multiple Hall of Fame legends including Yastrzemski and Fisk; includes Carlton Fisk's All-Star Rookie Cup designation; iconic 1973 'Vertical Facsimile' design which is popular among team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Correct card stock thickness for 1973 Topps; matte finish on the signature area; standard aging patterns and wear for 50-year-old cardboard. High confidence. Commonly mistaken as real-signed, but these are printed facsimile signatures.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-to-top centering issues; heavy corner rounding particularly on the bottom left and top right; visible brown foxing/aging spots on the white background; edge chipping along the blue borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition. It fits well in a 'Buy It Now' format with 'Best Offer' enabled to attract Red Sox fans or vintage set builders.
Selling Tips
Use high-resolution scans; clearly state 'FACSIMILE AUTOGRAPHS' in the title to avoid confusion with hand-signed items; mention the Hall of Famers included (Yastrzemski, Fisk, Aparicio) in keywords; ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60-$1.00) to maximize profit.