1973 Topps Ted Hendricks #430
Ted Hendricks · Topps (labeled T.C.G., INC. on back) · Base Card / Hall of Fame
Player
Ted Hendricks
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#430
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left (OC). Corners show significant whitening and blunting. Edges have visible chipping and fuzziness.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps (labeled T.C.G., INC. on back)
Demand Level
Moderate. There is always a secondary market for vintage Hall of Fame cards, though Hendricks collector demand is stable rather than volatile.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-55. Value is limited by poor centering.
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 4 sales have ranged between $20-$30. Ungraded copies with similar centering issues typically sell for approximately $5-$10 on eBay's sold listings.
Description
1973 Topps Football vintage card featuring Hall of Fame linebacker Ted Hendricks during his tenure with the Baltimore Colts. This card back features his 1972 stats, biographical information, and the classic comic-style 'Kickoff Return' trivia cartoon common to early 70s Topps football issues.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame linebacker 'The Mad Stork' Ted Hendricks. Iconic 1973 Topps design. Hendricks is a 4-time Super Bowl champion and a member of the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is confirmed by the period-correct 'T.C.G. INC.' copyright notice, authentic cardboard stock texture, and natural aging of the ink. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
High-degree of off-center (OC) printing favoring the top and left borders. Significant softening and whitening of all four corners. Visible edge wear. Minor surface staining on the light tan cardboard stock on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for mid-grade vintage raw cards. COMC is also a good option for fixed-price sales of Hall of Fame base cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner condition, grading this card would likely result in a 'qualified' grade (e.g., PSA 4 OC) and cost more than the card is worth. Sell as 'Raw' in a penny sleeve and top-loader. List with 'HOF' and 'Colts' in the title.