1968 Topps Ty Cobb Sporting News All-Time All-Stars #423
Ty Cobb · Topps · Insert/Sub-set Base
Player
Ty Cobb
Set
1968 Topps Baseball Baseball - Sporting News All-Time All-Stars Subset
Year
1968
Card #
423
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is moderately shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-left and bottom-right corners show visible white wear/rounding. Edges appear relatively clean but the surface shows significant toning common with 1968 card stock.
Category
Insert/Sub-set Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Ty Cobb collectors are highly active, and the 1968 set is a favorite for set builders, though subset cards generally carry less 'heat' than main-series base cards or rookie cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40 - $65
Graded Value
PSA 4: $60-$75, PSA 5: $85-$110, PSA 6: $140-$175
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar EX condition range from $45 to $70. PSA 5 graded copies have recently settled between $95 and $115 including shipping.
Description
A classic piece of Topps history featuring Hall of Fame legend Ty Cobb. This subset card from the 1968 the set celebrates the 'Sporting News All-Time All-Stars'. The card features a vintage black and white action shot of Cobb in his Detroit Tigers uniform framed by a yellow border. The iconic 1968 'burlap' design is featured on the back, while the front showcases bold red and blue 'The Sporting News' header text.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Ty Cobb; highly collectible 1968 Topps set; subset card honoring all-time greats; affordable alternative to Cobb's career-era cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct high-grain card stock characteristic of 1968 Topps; halftone printing patterns are visible under magnification; correct color saturation for the red header. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) left-to-right; corner softess and minor rounding on all four corners; age-related yellowing/toning on the white borders; minor surface scuffing visible in the black and white photo area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific grade and value range. For raw vintage, a local card show or 'Vintage Baseball Cards' groups on Facebook are also excellent options to avoid high fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you believe it will hit a PSA 7 or higher; the cost of grading and shipping currently outweighs the value bump for an EX 5. List with high-resolution scans of the front and back to show corner condition. Use keywords: 'Vintage', 'HOF', 'Tigers', and 'Sporting News'.