1970 Topps 1969 World Series Game 2 Clendenon's HR Breaks Ice! #197
Donn Clendenon, Ron Taylor, Ed Charles · Topps · Base World Series Highlight
Player
Donn Clendenon, Ron Taylor, Ed Charles
Set
1970 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1970
Card #
197
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). The card shows significant corner rounding, edge wear, and visible surface scuffing. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left and bottom.
Category
Base World Series Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While there is a dedicated market for 1969 Mets team collectors and 1970 set-builders, this is a common card easily found in higher grades.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40. Grading is generally not recommended as the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-low grade range from $1.50 to $4.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies sell for roughly $60-80, but this card is not a candidate for a high grade.
Description
This vintage 1970 Topps card commemorates Game 2 of the 1969 World Series. Titled 'Clendenon's HR Breaks Ice!', the front features a black and white action photograph of Donn Clendenon being greeted by teammates after his pivotal home run for the 'Miracle Mets.' The card design includes a grey border characteristic of the 1970 set and 'The Sporting News' header in red gothic font.
Key Features
Commemorates the 1969 'Miracle Mets' championship season; popular 'World Series Highlight' subset; features Donn Clendenon (World Series MVP).
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1970 Topps matte card stock, historical dot-matrix pattern in the printing of the black and white image, and appropriate age-related toning. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant rounding and softening on all four corners; minor chipping along the grey borders; surface appears to have light handling marks and dimples; top-to-bottom centering is off.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term listing, or as part of a lot of 1970 Topps cards on Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade. List with high-quality scans of both the front and back. Use keywords like '1969 Miracle Mets' and 'World Series Highlight' to attract team collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.