1980 Topps Willie Stargell #100
Willie Stargell · Topps · Base / Hall of Famer
Player
Willie Stargell
Set
1980 Topps
Year
1980
Card #
100
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 75/25), edges show visible white chipping, and the bottom left corner appears rounded. Several surface print dots are visible in the blue name banner.
Category
Base / Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Stargell is a highly respected HOFer, but this is a high-pop base card from the start of the 'junk wax' era transition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $18-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent (EX) condition typically sell for $5 to $8 plus shipping. PSA 5 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $18 and $22.
Description
A classic 1980 Topps card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates legend and Hall of Famer Willie 'Pops' Stargell. The card showcases Stargell in his iconic yellow and black 'bumblebee' Pirates uniform in a focused action pose. The design features the trademark 1980 Topps pennant/banner at the bottom with a mock-autograph style logo on the left.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic early 80s design; vintage Pittsburgh Pirates aesthetics; features Stargell late in his career following his 1979 MVP season.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Card stock thickness is consistent with 1980s recycled gray/brown Topps cardboard; print pattern shows standard vintage lithographic dot matrix; natural aging on the white borders.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; minor corner rounding on bottom left and top right; edge wear visible against the dark photo borders; minor surface ink 'snow' or print defects in the blue team banner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-start auction) or COMC. It is also a great candidate for a five-dollar bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value due to centering and corner wear. Listing with high-resolution photos out of the top loader will help prove there are no hidden surface creases. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame' and 'Pops' in the listing title.