1976 Topps Mickey Rivers / Claudell Washington / Amos Otis A.L. Stolen Base Leaders #201
Mickey Rivers, Claudell Washington, Amos Otis · Topps · Leader Card
Player
Mickey Rivers, Claudell Washington, Amos Otis
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
#201
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimate based on heavy right-side centering shift (90/10), soft corners, and visible edge wear.
Category
Leader Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Primarily appeals to 1976 Topps set builders and fans of the 1970s Angels, A's, or Royals.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar mid-to-low grade range from $0.50 to $2.50. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $25-35, while PSA 9s can reach $100+, but this specific copy does not meet those grade criteria.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps league leader card featuring the 1975 American League stolen base kings. Mickey Rivers (California Angels) is featured in the primary top color portrait, with Claudell Washington (Oakland A's) and Amos Otis (Kansas City Royals) in smaller portraits at the bottom. The card uses the iconic 1976 design with bold blue and pink header bars and a baseball action silhouette in the center.
Key Features
Features Mickey Rivers, a key member of the 1970s Yankees dynasty; 1970s leader cards are popular with set builders and player collectors; iconic vintage Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct vintage print dots (rosette pattern), period-accurate card stock thickness, and age-appropriate toning on the reverse (not pictured, but assumed based on front).
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with the image shifted heavily to the right. The top right corner shows visible rounding and wear. There is minor chipping along the right-hand edge and some surface speckling near the bottom white border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or a 'dollar bin' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering flaw and high volume of this card in the market, grading is not recommended as the cost would exceed the value. Use 'Mickey Rivers' and '1976 Topps' as primary keywords. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.15) is the most cost-effective method.