1975 Topps 1962 Most Valuable Players Mickey Mantle & Maury Wills #195
Mickey Mantle, Maury Wills · Topps · Base / Multi-Player / Tribute
Player
Mickey Mantle, Maury Wills
Set
1975 Topps Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
195
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Base / Multi-Player / Tribute
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While it is a Mantle card, the poor condition limits it to 'starter' collectors or those completing a budget 1975 set. Demand remains steady due to Mantle's enduring popularity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $15-25, PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $35-50
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw, low-grade (1-2 range) copies of this card typically fall between $8 and $15. Near-mint raw copies often sell for $30-$50, but the significant damage here places this in the budget category.
Description
This 1975 Topps #195 features a tribute to the 1962 MVPs, Mickey Mantle (AL) and Maury Wills (NL), as part of a 25th-anniversary celebration. The card features a vibrant pink and purple border design characteristic of the mid-70s Topps era, with two distinct portrait boxes for both Hall of Fame legend Mantle and All-Star Wills.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Mickey Mantle; classic 1975 Topps two-tone border design; part of the popular 'MVP' subset celebrating the history of the brand.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock aging, the specific grain of the 1975 print patterns, and the consistent wear patterns match genuine survivors from this era. This specific subset card is rarely counterfeited compared to the Mantle base cards from the 50s.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface wear including loss of gloss and ink; heavy edge chipping and corner rounding; notable horizontal surface creases; heavy paper loss or scuff on the right-hand (purple) edge; card appears to have possible moisture damage or significant handling wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card in this condition. It allows for high-quality photos to document the flaws and reaches the widest possible audience of set builders and Mantle collectors.
Selling Tips
Do NOT grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value increase. List with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Use 'Low Grade' or 'Filler' in the title to be transparent about condition. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope or bubble mailer.