1991 Conlon Collection Chief Bender #45
Chief Bender · Megacards / Conlon Collection · Base / Historical Tribute
Player
Chief Bender
Set
1991 Conlon Collection (The Sporting News)
Year
1991
Card #
#45
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the left; corners look sharp; surface shows no visible scratches, but typical age-toning of card stock.
Category
Base / Historical Tribute
Manufacturer
Megacards / Conlon Collection
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by Hall of Fame registries or set builders of the Conlon Collection series.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw individual sales range from $0.99 to $1.25. High-grade PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $60, but most slabbed copies sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This card features Hall of Fame pitcher Chief Bender in a classic sepia-toned action pose. Part of the acclaimed Conlon Collection using the photography of Charles M. Conlon, the card incorporates a rustic wood-plank border design. The reverse contains detailed biographical information and career statistics.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame player; captures historic photography from the early 20th century (specifically a 1913 image); part of a high-quality historical archive set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This is a common card not known for being counterfeited. Indicators include the specific off-white card stock, high-resolution halftone printing typical of Megacards, and the copyrighted back metadata.
Flaws to Note
Visible left-to-right centering bias toward the left edge. Minor edge roughness typical of early '90s card stock. Possible wax or environmental spotting on the lower-left border area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now') or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory. It is best sold as part of a lot of 1991 Conlon cards.
Selling Tips
Grading is generally not recommended as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card. Use high-resolution scans to show the wood-border design clearly. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) with protection to keep costs reasonable for the buyer.