1969 Topps Tommy Davis #173
Tommy Davis · Topps · Base
Player
Tommy Davis
Set
1969 Topps Base Set
Year
1969
Card #
#173
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) Poor - Major Damage
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Collector interest is minimal for specimens with this degree of destruction. Only useful as a 'filler' for a low-grade set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5 - $10 (grading cost exceeds value). PSA 2: $8 - $12. PSA 3: $12 - $15.
Comparable Sales
Fair condition (PSA 3-4) versions sell for $3-$5. This specific card is effectively a 'filler' card due to the paper loss and usually sells for less than $1 at a card show bin.
Description
Original 1969 Topps Tommy Davis #173 baseball card featuring him with the Seattle Pilots. This card features a blue-bordered portrait photo with a yellow team name at the bottom. Note: This specific card has suffered extreme surface damage and paper loss.
Key Features
Features Tommy Davis with the short-lived Seattle Pilots franchise. Tommy Davis was a 2x Batting Champion and 3x All-Star. Iconic 1969 Topps circle-name design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock and period-correct lithographic printing. High confidence in authenticity but extremely low market value due to catastrophic condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface damage including multiple puncture-like holes, severe paper loss across the focal point (player's face), heavy creases, rounded corners, and edge wear. The structural integrity is compromised.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a lot with other cards) or local flea market. Not worth individual listing fees on high-end platforms.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading ($20+) significantly exceeds the market value of the card. Best sold in a bundle of miscellaneous vintage common cards to save on shipping costs.