1965 Topps Cubs Rookie Stars Billy Ott / Jack Warner #461
Billy Ott and Jack Warner · Topps · Rookie Card / Multi-Player
Player
Billy Ott and Jack Warner
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
#461
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) / PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the bottom right. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Surface appears to have light staining and wear.
Category
Rookie Card / Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought after by Cubs team collectors or completists of the 1965 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12; PSA 3: $15-20; PSA 4: $25-30 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar low-grade condition typically range from $1.00 to $4.00 plus shipping. Graded copies in mid-range grades (PSA 5 or 6) often sell for $20-$40.
Description
A classic 1965 Topps vintage rookie card featuring Chicago Cubs prospects Billy Ott (Outfield) and Jack Warner (Pitcher). This card utilizes the iconic 1965 horizontal layout with dual player portraits set against a blue sky background and a red header featuring a 'Cubs' pennant logo. The back features player statistics and personal information.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s Topps design; features Billy Ott who was a highly touted prospect at the time; notable for the vibrant 'Cubs' pennant logo design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock shows the correct gray-brown tone for 1965 Topps, and the lithographic dot pattern in the skin tones is consistent with period production. This card is rarely counterfeited as it is not a 'High Number' key rookie.
Flaws to Note
The card is significantly off-center toward the bottom-right corner. All four corners show heavy wear and rounding. There is visible edge wear on the right side and what appears to be minor surface discoloration (soiling) consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), Sportlots, or local card show dollar boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees for grading (typically $15+) would be much higher than the market value of the card. List as part of a lot of 1965 Topps or a Cubs team lot to maximize interest. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.