1973 Topps World Series Game 3 #222 Reds Win Squeeker.
Darryl Chaney, Blue Moon Odom, Joe Morgan (sliding) · Topps · Base / World Series Highlights
Player
Darryl Chaney, Blue Moon Odom, Joe Morgan (sliding)
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
222
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is poor (approx 80/20 top-bottom), heavy softening on all four corners, visible edge chipping at the top, and a noticeable crease/scuff in the bottom left corner margin.
Category
Base / World Series Highlights
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. Mainly sought after by 1973 set builders or 'Big Red Machine' era Cincinnati Reds team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Good' condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 6 (EX-MT) copies typically sell for approximately $35-45, while lower mid-grades like PSA 4 rarely exceed $15.
Description
This 1973 Topps #222 commemorates Game 3 of the 1972 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Oakland Athletics. The card features an action photo of a play at the plate with Joe Morgan sliding, captioned 'REDS WIN SQUEEKER.' beneath the image and a yellow baseball-shaped World Series logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Famer Joe Morgan in the action shot. Features the iconic 1973 Topps design with rounded black borders on the inner photo and the distinctive World Series subset logo.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned cardboard back typical of the 1973 Topps release. The halftone dot pattern in the photo and the specific color ink saturation are consistent with period-accurate printing methods.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering. The bottom left corner shows a heavy bend/crease. All corners exhibit roundness. Top edge has minor white chipping. The surface appears to have light foxing or dirt consistent with unprotected storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk lot of 1970s cards. Local card shows in the Ohio or Oakland areas may have higher regional interest.
Selling Tips
Due to the high shipping costs relative to the card's low value, this is best sold as part of a lot or through eBay's Standard Envelope for Trading Cards ($0.63-0.88 shipping). Grading is not recommended for this card in this condition as the fees would exceed the value.