1976 Topps Stolen Base Leaders Bill North / Dave Lopes #197
Bill North, Dave Lopes · Topps · Base Leader Card
Player
Bill North, Dave Lopes
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
197
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top (heavy top border), corners show slight rounding, and edges show minor chipping.
Category
Base Leader Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate - Primarily sought by 1976 set builders or fans of North/Lopes.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30. (Higher grades rare due to centering issues common to this year).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$2 on eBay; high-grade PSA 9 specimens can reach $50+, but this specific card's centering prevents a high grade.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps statistical leader card featuring American League stolen base leader Bill North (A's) and National League leader Dave Lopes (Dodgers). The card features a horizontal layout with two individual portraits and the iconic 1976 'league flag' design at the bottom of each photo.
Key Features
Features two of the 1970s' premier base stealers; nostalgic 1976 Topps design with bright pink 'Stolen Base Leaders' header; key sub-set for set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock; matte finish; dot-matrix printing visible under magnification; standard 1976 brown/gray cardboard backing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (the top border is much wider than the bottom); soft corners; possible surface wear standard for mid-70s cardboard.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low price point), COMC, or as part of a lot at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value. Listing it as a 'Buy It Now' with a 'Standard Envelope' shipping option ($0.60 - $1.00) is the most cost-effective way to sell it.