1975 Topps 1972 Most Valuable Players Rich Allen/Johnny Bench #201
Rich Allen and Johnny Bench · Topps · Base / Multi-Player / Subset
Player
Rich Allen and Johnny Bench
Set
1975 Topps Base
Year
1975
Card #
#201
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is roughly 65/35 left-to-right. Corners show light touches/whitening, particularly bottom left. Surface appears clean but edges have minor chipping.
Category
Base / Multi-Player / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Johnny Bench collectors and 1975 set builders maintain a steady market, though this is a common card from a high-production era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar EX condition range from $6 to $11 plus shipping. PSA 5 copies typically hammer for $22 to $28.
Description
A classic 1975 Topps subset card celebrating 25 years of Topps baseball. This card features the 1972 MVPs: AL winner Rich (Dick) Allen of the Chicago White Sox and NL winner Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds. The card utilizes the vibrant 1975 multi-color border design with purple and green sections and depicts miniature versions of their 1972 Topps cards inside the frame.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Johnny Bench and MVP Dick Allen. Part of the '25 Years of Topps' anniversary subset. Iconic high-contrast 1975 design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Vintage card stock thickness is correct; the green and purple ink show the correct matte absorption; dot-matrix pattern in the photos is consistent with mid-70s Topps printing. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Leftward centering. Softness on the bottom left corner. Minor white chipping along the top edge. Subtle surface wear common with vintage matte stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single raw vintage card like this. COMC is a good secondary option for set builders. Local card shows in 'dollar bins' or $5 boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will exceed the market value of the grade. List as '1975 Topps Johnny Bench MVP #201'. Use a high-resolution scan to show the corners. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a sturdy cardboard mailer or eBay standard envelope.