1979 Topps Ron Guidry / Gaylord Perry Victory Leaders #2
Ron Guidry, Gaylord Perry · Topps · Base / League Leader
Player
Ron Guidry, Gaylord Perry
Set
1979 Topps
Year
1979
Card #
#2
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right. Corners show visible softening/rounding, particularly at the bottom left. The card displays a slight diamond cut.
Category
Base / League Leader
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily of interest to Yankees team collectors, Gaylord Perry player collectors, or those completing the 1979 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8; PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $18-25
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies typically sell for $30-40, but this specific card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1979 Topps card #2 features the 1978 Victory Leaders from both the American and National Leagues. On the left is New York Yankees legend Ron Guidry in his classic navy cap, and on the right is Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry in his San Diego Padres uniform. The design features two individual player portraits framed in light blue, above a yellow 'Victory Leaders' banner and a small '1978' baseball graphic.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry; Features Ron Guidry during his peak 'Louisiana Lightning' era following his historic 1978 Cy Young season; Classic late-70s Topps multi-player leader design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card exhibits the correct cardboard stock thickness and porous texture characteristic of late 70s Topps. The ink dot pattern (halftone) and typography are consistent with original production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-center printing (Top/Right); noticeable corner wear and blunting; edges show minor chipping; likely contains typical 1979 Topps print snow/dots in the blue background.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option like eBay Standard Envelope, or as part of a lot of 1979 Topps cards. Also suitable for 'dime boxes' or 'dollar boxes' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will significantly exceed the market value of the card given the centering and corner wear. List it with the names of both players in the title to maximize search visibility. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.