1962 Topps Babe Ruth Sporting News All-Time All-Stars #399
Babe Ruth · Topps · Base / Vintage / Legend
Player
Babe Ruth
Set
1962 Topps
Year
1962
Card #
#399
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) or Authentic/Altered. Significant damage including a major paper tear/missing stock on the top left corner, heavy edge wear, and staining on the top and bottom borders.
Category
Base / Vintage / Legend
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Collectors of 'The Bambino' and people building low-grade 1962 sets are the primary audience.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 1: $30 - $45; PSA 2: $60 - $85; Authenticated/Damaged: $15 - $20
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw PR/FR copies of #399 range from $12 to $28 depending on the severity of creases or paper loss. PSA 1 encapsulated versions typically sell for $40-$55.
Description
A classic piece of Topps history featuring the Legendary Babe Ruth as an All-Time All-Star. Part of the iconic 'wood-grain' border 1962 set, this Sporting News insert celebrates the Sultan of Swat in a classic pinstripe batting pose. While this example shows significant wear and history, it remains a genuine 62-year-old card of the greatest ballplayer to ever live.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Babe Ruth; part of the popular 1962 Topps wood-grain set; Sporting News All-Star designation; high-number range (#399) often harder to find than early series cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Print pattern shows the correct 1962 Topps dot matrix; stock age and the way the paper has torn/delaminated is consistent with 1960s cardboard; wood-grain pattern matches known authentic series. Not a high-value enough card in this condition to be commonly faked today.
Flaws to Note
Significant paper loss/tear on the upper left corner; heavy chipping along all wood-grain edges; localized staining/residue on the top 'The Sporting News' header and bottom footer; rounded corners and general surface soiling.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a card in this condition. It is a 'filler' card for a collector on a budget looking to complete the 1962 set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee will exceed the actual value of the card given the severe damage. List it raw with clear photos of the paper loss. Use keywords: '1962 Topps', 'Babe Ruth', 'Vintage', 'All-Star', 'Filler'.