1970 Topps Dick Bosman #622
Dick Bosman · Topps · Base (High Number)
Player
Dick Bosman
Set
1970 Topps Baseball (High Number Series)
Year
1970
Card #
622
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) - Poor
Category
Base (High Number)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $20-25, PSA 3: $30-40 (Grading not recommended)
Comparable Sales
NM examples of this card (PSA 7) sell for $25-40; however, low-grade raw copies frequently sell for $1.00 to $3.00 or are found in bulk discount boxes.
Description
1970 Topps Dick Bosman baseball card featuring the Washington Senators pitcher. This card showcases a full-portrait shot of Bosman in his Senators uniform with a facsimile signature at the bottom. The 1970 design features grey borders and simple typography. This specific card shows significant surface wear, rounded corners, and paper loss on the right edge.
Key Features
1970 Topps High Number Series (Cards 547-720 are historically scarcer); Features the 1969 American League ERA leader; Classic grey border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic - The card stock, printing dot pattern in the sky, and natural aging of the cardboard match 1970 Topps production. This is not a commonly faked card due to lower player value, but reprint sets do exist (usually marked). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The card exhibits extreme wear: significant rounding and delamination of all four corners; heavy paper loss/fraying on the right-hand edge; surface scratching and staining; a visible horizontal crease or surface break across the left sleeve area; overall soiled appearance and loss of original gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's 'dollar bin'. Single listing is not cost-effective due to condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees would far exceed the market value of the card in PR-1 condition. The best way to move this is to group it with other 1970 cards as a 'starter lot' for a set builder or sell it as a cheap filler card on eBay with 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.