1973 Topps Bob Boone / Ray Boone Father & Son - Big Leaguers #266
Bob Boone and Ray Boone · Topps · Base / Insert Subset (Father & Son)
Player
Bob Boone and Ray Boone
Set
1973 Topps Baseball
Year
1973
Card #
#266
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the top and right, with standard vintage corner softness and minor edge wear consistent with age.
Category
Base / Insert Subset (Father & Son)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable vintage demand driven by player collectors, 1973 set builders, and baseball family PC collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $25-40, PSA 7: $50-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar mid-grade condition typically range between $5 and $12 depending on centering and surface preservation.
Description
Featured is a 1973 Topps baseball card highlighting the father and son duo Ray Boone (Detroit Tigers) and Bob Boone (Philadelphia Phillies). The card features a classic 1973 Topps multi-image layout with a vibrant red border panel on the right side reading 'FATHER & SON - Big Leaguers', accompanied by a facsimile autograph for Ray Boone and player information for Bob Boone.
Key Features
Features the early career of longtime catcher and manager Bob Boone, alongside his major leaguer father Ray Boone. Part of the popular 1973 Topps 'Father & Son' subset, making it a nostalgic vintage piece for collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on correct paper stock, vintage printing dot patterns, and authentic Topps 1973 typography and layout. Not a high-risk target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with the top border appearing thinner than the bottom. Minor corner wear and standard aging to the card stock consistent with vintage condition.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows.
Selling Tips
Raw cards from this era should be shipped securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag with cardboard reinforcement inside a bubble mailer. Mention set and subset clearly in listing title.