1972 Topps Willie McCovey #440
Willie McCovey · Topps · Base
Player
Willie McCovey
Set
1972 Topps Baseball
Year
1972
Card #
440
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Vintage Hall of Famer cards from the 1970s always maintain steady, reliable demand among set builders and player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $30
Graded Value
PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $40-60, PSA 6: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1972 Topps Willie McCovey #440 in PSA 5 condition generally range between $40 and $60, while raw copies in similar visual condition typically fetch around $15 to $25 depending on eye appeal.
Description
This is a vintage 1972 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame slugger Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants. The card features a distinct orange and black border design characteristic of the 1972 set, with a crisp action shot of McCovey holding a bat over his shoulder, looking back towards the camera. The player's name is printed in simple uppercase letters at the bottom left inside the white border. The reverse side features career statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Featuring a legendary Hall of Famer and one of the most feared home-run hitters of his era, this card is part of the iconic and highly collectible 1972 Topps set known for its vibrant colored borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock thickness, color saturation, and font styling match authentic 1972 Topps production standards. No signs of modern trimming detected.
Flaws to Note
The card shows notable heavy top-to-bottom centering issues with a very thin top border and an overly thick bottom border. Corners appear slightly soft under magnification, and minor surface wear is visible on the gloss, consistent with a mid-grade vintage copy.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or dedicated vintage Facebook card groups are the best platforms to reach active collectors looking for mid-grade 1970s Hall of Famers.
Selling Tips
Raw cards in this condition are usually best sold raw unless part of a bulk grading submission, as the grading fees might outweigh the value bump for a PSA 5. Ensure high-resolution photos highlighting the back and corners are included in the listing.