1976 Topps Dennis Eckersley RC #194 AL ERA Leaders
Jim Palmer, Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, Dennis Eckersley · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Multi-Player, League Leaders
Player
Jim Palmer, Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, Dennis Eckersley
Set
1976 Topps Base
Year
1976
Card #
#194
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimation based on soft bottom-left corner, noticeable edge wear, and horizontal centering bias (60/40 L-R). The surface shows minor print snow/spotting typical of the 1976 set.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Multi-Player, League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong. Eckersley rookies are always in demand, and the 3-HOF player combination attracts vintage specialist collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $15-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG-EX condition range from $12 to $22. PSA 8 examples of this card reach $150+, but low-grade copies stay under $30.
Description
A classic vintage 1976 Topps League Leaders card featuring three Hall of Fame pitchers. The card highlights the 1975 American League Earned Run Average leaders with Jim Palmer in the primary top frame, flanked by Catfish Hunter and a young Dennis Eckersley at the bottom. The design features the vibrant pink and blue header bars characteristic of the '76 set.
Key Features
This is a Rookie Card appearance for Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley. It features three different Hall of Fame pitchers on a single card: Jim Palmer, Catfish Hunter, and Eckersley.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct light-brown cardboard stock (not white/bright). No 'bleeding' on the black text which is sharp under magnification. The pink/blue ink colors are vintage-accurate. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening and minor rounding on the bottom-left corner. Visible white chipping along the bottom and right edges. Horizontal centering is slightly off-center to the left. Common 1976 Topps 'print snow' is visible in the blue segments and photos.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition to reach the widest audience of vintage set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card at its current condition, as the cost of grading will exceed the market value of a PSA 3/4. Use a high-resolution scan or photo that clearly shows the corners. Title the listing specifically with 'Eckersley RC' to maximize search visibility.