1983 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 4 Roger Maris #101
Roger Maris · Cramer Sports Promotions · Base / Legend Insert (Unlicensed/Niche)
Player
Roger Maris
Set
1983 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 4
Year
1983
Card #
#101 of 120
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is quite strong (approx 55/45), corners appear sharp from this angle, but the top edge shows minor rough cutting typical for this set.
Category
Base / Legend Insert (Unlicensed/Niche)
Manufacturer
Cramer Sports Promotions
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is largely limited to Roger Maris player collectors or complete set builders of the Cramer Legends series.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-30.00, PSA 9: $45.00-60.00, PSA 10: $150.00+. (Note: Grading cost exceeds total value for lower grades).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $2 to $5 plus shipping. PSA 9 specimens have recently traded between $40 and $55. There is very low volume for this specific series (Series 4) compared to Series 1-3.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #101 from the 1983 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 4, featuring 2-time MVP Roger Maris. The design features a wood-grain border motif and detailed biographical text about his historic 61 home run season in 1961. The card is printed on cream-colored cardstock with brown ink, providing a vintage aesthetic common in early 80s oddball sets.
Key Features
Includes Roger Maris's complete Major League career statistics and a highlight blurb regarding his 61 home run record and 7 World Series appearances. Part of a niche, 120-card set focused on historical greats.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This set is not known to be counterfeited due to its relatively low market value. The paper stock, font weight, and brown ink color are consistent with Cramer wide-release sets from 1983.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge roughness on the top border. A slight ink smudge or print defect is visible near the 'B' in 'BASEBALL'. The card appears to have a slight tilt in the cut relative to the bottom edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best venue for this specific card, as it reaches the broadest audience of Maris collectors. COMC is also a viable option for low-value inventory storage and sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, as the fees will outweigh the profit. When listing, use keywords like '61 in 61', 'Yankees Legend', and 'Oddball'. Sell as part of a lot if you have other cards from this set to maximize shipping value.