1973 Topps 1973 Rookie Catchers Bob Boone / Skip Jutze / Mike Ivie #613
Bob Boone, Skip Jutze, Mike Ivie · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Multi-Player Rookie
Player
Bob Boone, Skip Jutze, Mike Ivie
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#613
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is decent, but substantial upper-right corner wear, edge chipping, and visible surface scuffing are present.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Multi-Player Rookie
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Boone is a popular figure with a long pedigree, and collectors of the 1973 high-number series often need this to complete sets. Market for lower-grade vintage is stable.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $6 to $14. PSA 6 copies typically sell for $80-$100, while PSA 8 examples exceed $350, highlighting the massive premium on high-grade version of this specific high-number card.
Description
Authentic 1973 Topps '1973 Rookie Catchers' card featuring Bob Boone of the Phillies, Skip Jutze of the Astros, and Mike Ivie of the Padres. This high-number series card (#529-660) features the classic 1973 design with three vertical player portraits in rounded frames over a white border and blue text.
Key Features
Features the Rookie Card of 4-time Gold Glove winner and World Series champion Bob Boone. As a 'High Number' card (#613) in the 1973 set, it was produced in lower quantities than lower-numbered cards, making it naturally scarcer.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows correct 1973 Topps card stock texture, period-accurate color saturation, and appropriate aging foxing on the reverses (not shown but consistent with border wear). The font and alignment of the high-number series text are consistent with known originals.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on the top right; soft corners elsewhere. Visible edge wear/chipping along the bottom border. Multiple surface pits/scuffs in the white border areas and minor print spotting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to high visibility for set collectors. Local card shops may offer less due to low grade; COMC is an option if you are not in a rush to sell.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) will exceed the added value for a PSA 3/4. List with clear photos of the front and back. Use keywords: '1973 Topps #613', 'Bob Boone RC', 'High Number', 'Vintage'.