2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractor Roger Clemens #115 (1952 Design)
Roger Clemens · Topps · Insert / Parallel / Retrofractor
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
2001 Topps Chrome Retrofraction (Subset of 2001 Topps Chrome)
Year
2001
Card #
#115
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40); corners appear sharp; surface shows some minor "greening" or oxidation typical of this era's chrome finish.
Category
Insert / Parallel / Retrofractor
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Clemens remains a polarizing but highly collected legend. Collectors of team sets (Blue Jays) and vintage-style chrome inserts keep demand steady.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $45-60; PSA 9: $90-120; PSA 10: $350+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific Retrofractor insert range from $18 to $28. Graded PSA 9 copies have sold in the $100 range during peak baseball season.
Description
This 2001 Topps Chrome Roger Clemens features the iconic 1952 Topps design rendered with a modern chrome 'Retrofractor' finish. The card depicts 'The Rocket' in his Toronto Blue Jays uniform with a gold-toned background, a portrait shot, and an action secondary image. It includes a facsimile signature and the official Topps Chrome logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the legendary 1952 Topps layout; Hall of Fame caliber player (7x Cy Young winner); Part of the highly sought-after Retrofractor insert series which reimagined modern stars on vintage designs.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness with the appropriate 'refractor' shine; high-quality printing on the Blue Jays logo and text; proper 'Topps Chrome' embossed feel. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias; minor surface clouding/toning in the gold field (common for Chrome cards of this age); potentially minor edge chipping visible on the silver borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary marketplace for this card. COMC (Check Out My Cards) is also an excellent option for fixed-price sales to player collectors.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as the ROI for an 8 or 9 is marginal. Use high-resolution scans or photos without glare to show the refraction. Mention '1952 Design' in the title to attract vintage crossover collectors.