1982 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 3 Nap Lajoie #74 of 90
Nap Lajoie · Cramer Sports Promotions · Legends / Commemorative Insert Style
Player
Nap Lajoie
Set
1982 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 3
Year
1982
Card #
74 of 90
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom on the reverse, with visible corner softeness and edge chipping typical of 1980s matte card stock.
Category
Legends / Commemorative Insert Style
Manufacturer
Cramer Sports Promotions
Demand Level
Low / Niche - Primarily appeals to Hall of Fame player collectors or those completing the specific 90-card Cramer Legends set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the market value for this specific issue.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for individual Cramer Legends cards range from $0.99 to $2.50. Complete sets of all 90 cards generally sell in the $20-$40 range.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1982 Cramer Sports Promotions Nap Lajoie card from the Baseball Legends Series 3. The card features a wood-grain border design with a detailed biographical sketch noting Lajoie's 1937 Hall of Fame induction and his record-breaking .422 batting average in 1901. It includes a complete Major League Record statistical block covering his 21-year career.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame second baseman Nap Lajoie; nostalgic 1980s 'Legends' set design; limited number in series (#74 of 90).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The specific 1982 copyright text and the fibrous texture of the card stock are consistent with original Cramer productions. This set is not a high-value target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Corner wear is visible on all four corners; light chipping along the right edge; slight brown ink saturation variance in the woodcut border; matte card stock is prone to light surface scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). It is best sold as part of a lot of other Hall of Fame legends to justify shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fee will outweigh the value. Use high-resolution scans to show the sharp text. Use keywords like 'Vintage HOF', 'Cramer Legends', and 'Cleveland Indians' to attract team and player collectors.