1977 Topps John Candelaria / Frank Tanana ERA Leaders #2
John Candelaria and Frank Tanana · Topps · Leader Subset / Base
Player
John Candelaria and Frank Tanana
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#2
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted significantly to the left (approx 75/25). Corners show light rounding and edges have minor chipping typical of the stock used in 1977.
Category
Leader Subset / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders or fans of 'The Candy Man' or Frank Tanana.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.50 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples occasionally sell for $60-80, but this specific card's centering would likely prevent such a grade.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps League Leader card featuring NL ERA leader John Candelaria (Pirates) and AL ERA leader Frank Tanana (Angels). The card features a horizontal layout with two color photographs and a prominent green border characteristic of the 1977 design.
Key Features
Features two of the dominant left-handed pitchers of the late 70s; unique horizontal multi-player design; part of the popular League Leaders subset found at the beginning of the set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse cardboard stock; 1977 Topps-specific color palette; lack of digital dot patterns (rosette) that indicate modern reprints. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Obvious left-to-right centering bias; minor corner wear on the top right and bottom left corners; typical cardboard 'hair' or fiber on the edges; horizontal surface tilt common in mid-70s production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk vintage lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high centering flaw, it is not recommended to grade this card. List it clearly as '1977 Topps #2' and use a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) shipping method with a non-machinable stamp to keep costs down for the buyer.