1965 Topps Mike McCormick #193
Mike McCormick · Topps · Base
Player
Mike McCormick
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
#193
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is heavy toward the top-right. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Notable edge wear and surface soiling/darkening on the borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders or Mike McCormick player collectors/Baltimore Orioles historians.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25 (Note: Grading costs exceed current card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-low grade copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Higher grade PSA 7 copies sell for approximately $45-60.
Description
A classic piece of mid-60s baseball history featuring 1967 NL Cy Young winner Mike McCormick during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles. The card features the iconic 1965 Topps design with a team pennant logo in the bottom left corner and clear player name/position typography. Mike is pictured in his Baltimore road jersey.
Key Features
Features a Cy Young Award winner (1967); iconic 1965 Topps 'Pennant' design; Baltimore Orioles team collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Indicators include correct cardboard stock thickness for 1965, period-accurate color registration, and ‘snow’ in the blue sky typical of original 1965 Topps printing processes. Not a high-target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; heavy centering shift toward the top right; visible dirt/toning and surface wear on the white borders; minor edge chipping and soft edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled, or in a large vintage lot to maximize value. Local card shop 'bargain bins' are also common for this condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will be significantly higher than the card's market value. List with the keywords '1965 Topps McCormick Orioles' and use a clear, high-resolution scan. Best shipped via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to keep costs low for the buyer.