1975 Topps Dick Pole #442
Dick Pole · Topps · Base Card
Player
Dick Pole
Set
1975 Topps
Year
1975
Card #
#442
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG)
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15; PSA 3: $15-20; PSA 4: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar low-grade condition (creased) typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card (high-grade) fetch $40-60, but this specific copy is a low-grade filler.
Description
A classic 1975 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox pitcher Dick Pole. The card showcases the signature two-tone border design of the 1975 set with a yellow nameplate and red team block. The player is shown in a close-up portrait wearing a Red Sox cap and jersey.
Key Features
Features one of the most famous humorous names in baseball card history, making it a popular 'novelty' or 'funny name' collector item beyond Red Sox team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card-stock matte finish with typical 1975 Topps aging. No signs of modern reprint; color saturation and 'dot matrix' printing are consistent with mid-70s production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface wear including a noticeable horizontal crease (wrinkle) running through the right side of the card across the player's hair. Soft corners with rounding, edge wear, and top-to-bottom centering is weighted toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' item or in a 'funny name' card lot. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are also common locations for this card in this condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value due to the visible crease. Use keywords like 'Funny Name' and 'Boston Red Sox' to attract collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.