1979 Topps Victory Leaders Ron Guidry/Gaylord Perry #2
Ron Guidry and Gaylord Perry · Topps · Base / League Leader
Player
Ron Guidry and Gaylord Perry
Set
1979 Topps
Year
1979
Card #
2
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily shifted toward the top and right. Corners show visible softening and whitening. The surface appears relatively clean but edges show minor wear.
Category
Base / League Leader
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Popular with Yankees team collectors and Hall of Fame completionists, though leadership cards generally command less than solo base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $20-25; PSA 4: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar condition range from $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $40-60, but this specimen will not reach that grade.
Description
A classic 1979 Topps League Leaders card featuring 1978 American League Cy Young winner Ron Guidry and National League Cy Young winner/Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. The card features two circular player portraits against a sky-blue stadium background with a yellow 'Victory Leaders' banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry and Yankees legend Ron Guidry coming off his historic 25-3 1978 season. Iconic late 70s Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps cardboard stock from the era has a distinct brownish/gray pulp reverse. The print patterns (rosette patterns) in the player photos are consistent with 1979 lithographic printing.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom and side-to-side centering issues (common for this set). Softening on all four corners. Minor edge chipping on the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a low-value vintage card like this. Can also be sold in 'Yankees' or 'Padres' lots to increase interest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value due to the centering and corner wear. List it as '1979 Topps Ron Guidry Gaylord Perry #2' to capture search traffic for both players. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.