1975 Topps 1968 MVPs Denny McLain / Bob Gibson #196
Denny McLain and Bob Gibson · Topps · Base / Insert / Sub-set
Player
Denny McLain and Bob Gibson
Set
1975 Topps Base
Year
1975
Card #
#196
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base / Insert / Sub-set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-15; PSA 4: $18-22; PSA 5: $30-35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent to Very Good condition consistently sell for $4-7 on eBay. Mid-grade PSA 5 copies typically sell for approximately $30-40.
Description
Attractive 1975 Topps card #196 featuring the 1968 American and National League MVPs: Denny McLain and Hall of Famer Bob Gibson. Part of the '25 Years of Topps' anniversary subset, this card features a vibrant green and purple border. The card shows portraits of both legendary pitchers in their respective team uniforms from that historic season.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Fame pitching legend Bob Gibson; commemorates the historic 1968 season where Gibson posted a 1.12 ERA and McLain won 31 games; part of the iconic multicolored 1975 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows characteristic 1975 Topps gray/brown cardboard stock and distinct halftone printing dots. The wear patterns are consistent with authentic vintage stock. Not a high-target card for modern counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; slight edge wear; top-to-bottom centering is heavy towards the top; faint blue ink/print mark visible above Bob Gibson's portrait.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows. This card is best sold as part of a set-building lot or to Bob Gibson player collectors.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and condition, grading is not recommended as fees will exceed the card's value. List with high-quality scans of both sides. Keywords: Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, 1968 MVP, 1975 Topps, Hall of Fame.