1975 Topps Cecil Cooper #465
Cecil Cooper · Topps · Base Card
Player
Cecil Cooper
Set
1975 Topps Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
#465
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 80/20). Corners are soft/rounded. Visible surface chipping and wear on the edges. Surface appears to have light foxing or dirt.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Cecil Cooper is a respected player but not a Hall of Famer. This is a common card from a mass-produced era in low condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15 (Note: Grading is not recommended as costs exceed value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade (PSA 9) examples can reach over $60, but this specimen does not meet that threshold.
Description
A vintage 1975 Topps card featuring Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter/First Baseman Cecil Cooper. This card utilizes the iconic two-tone color block design of the 1975 set, featuring Cooper in his Red Sox home whites and red cap. Includes the 'DH-1B' position banner and a facsimile signature at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a 5-time All-Star and 2-time Gold Glove winner; Early career card of a notable Red Sox and Brewers standout; Highly popular 1975 Topps psychedelic border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock; correct color saturation for the era; appropriate cardboard texture. Confidence: High. This is not a heavily faked card due to its lower market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues; rounded corners; edge chipping common to the 1975 colored borders; surface speckling or 'snow' printing defects.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card show 'dollar boxes'. Not suitable for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the card's worth. Best sold as part of a 1975 Topps team set or a larger lot of 1970s Red Sox cards. Use high-resolution scans for eBay listings.