1983 Topps Coca-Cola Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski #12
Carl Yastrzemski · Topps in partnership with Coca-Cola · Regional/Food Issue Parallel
Player
Carl Yastrzemski
Set
1983 Topps Coca-Cola Red Sox Team Set
Year
1983
Card #
#12
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering (heavy left bias), visible staining on the top white border, significant corner softening, and surface wear.
Category
Regional/Food Issue Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps in partnership with Coca-Cola
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is driven primarily by Red Sox team collectors and HOF player completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies average $8-15. High-grade (PSA 9) examples can reach over $100, but this specific card's condition is significantly lower.
Description
This 1983 Topps Coca-Cola card features Boston Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski during his final MLB season. The card utilizes the standard 1983 Topps design but is distinguished by the iconic red Coca-Cola logo in the upper right corner. Yaz is shown in his road grey uniform leaning on a bat. The card was originally part of a 22-card team set distributed in the New England area.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski from his final year of play (Retirement year); unique Coca-Cola regional branding; more rare than the standard 1983 Topps base set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1983 Topps 'hat' logo typography and Coca-Cola trademark symbol; cardboard stock is the correct brownish-grey vintage pulp. Confidence: High. This card is rarely faked due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Obvious brown/yellow staining along the top border; top-left corner is rounded; heavy left-to-right centering horizontal shift; minor surface abrasions; white edge chipping on the red frame.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for wide audience), COMC, or Facebook Red Sox nostalgia groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of the expected low grade. List as '1983 Topps Coca-Cola Yastrzemski' to ensure search hits. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope.