1973 Topps Bob Gibson #190
Bob Gibson · Topps · Base / Legend / Hall of Fame
Player
Bob Gibson
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#190
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) / PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the left (approx 65/35). Top corners show visible soft wear; edges appear relatively clean but show minor chipping common to '73 Topps stock.
Category
Base / Legend / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Bob Gibson remains one of the most collected pitchers in the hobby, and 1973 is a popular set for vintage enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $35-$45; PSA 6: $60-$85; PSA 7: $120-$150
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Good-EX copies range from $12 to $25. PSA 6 copies consistently sell in the $70 range, while PSA 7 copies jump to over $130.
Description
Original 1973 Topps Bob Gibson card #190 featuring the legendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher. The card features the iconic 1973 design with the silhouette 'Pitcher' icon in the bottom right corner. Gibson is shown in his classic Cardinals uniform. A staple for any vintage HOF collector.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; Iconic 1973 Topps design silhouette subset; High-demand vintage legend; Final few years of Gibson's active career cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Proper vintage card stock thickness and texture; Authentic 'Topps' color palette showing correct CMYK dot patterns under magnification; Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softness on the top left and top right corners; Left-to-right centering is off-center (heavy to the left border); Possible minor surface print snow or 'fisheye' typical of this era's production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC for consignment, or vintage-specific Facebook groups like 'Vintage Baseball Cards'.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading this specific copy as the centering and corner wear will likely keep it under a PSA 7, where the grading fees may outweigh the value increase. List with high-resolution scans of front and back to show corner integrity. Use keywords like 'Vintage', 'HOF', and 'St. Louis Cardinals'.