1973 Topps Gene Tenace #204 World Series Game No. 4
Gene Tenace · Topps · Base - World Series Highlights Subset
Player
Gene Tenace
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#204
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-right. Corners show visible wear and rounding, especially bottom left. Edge chipping is evident on the right border.
Category
Base - World Series Highlights Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Collectors of Oakland A's history or 1973 Topps set builders maintain a steady market for this subset.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition generally sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies (much higher grade) sell for roughly $35-45.
Description
This 1973 Topps card commemorates World Series Game No. 4 where 'Tenace Singles in Ninth.' It features Gene Tenace of the Oakland Athletics in his classic green and gold uniform at the plate. The card design is iconic for the era, utilizing a rounded black inner border and a baseball logo in the bottom right corner summarizing the event.
Key Features
Features 1972 World Series MVP Gene Tenace; part of the popular World Series Highlights subset in the high-demand 1973 Topps set; nostalgic '70s Oakland A's imagery.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card exhibits characteristic 1973 Topps card stock (grayish cardboard feel) and period-accurate printing patterns. This specific card is not a high-profile target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Heavy centering issues (OC) favoring the right border; rounding on all four corners; minor surface dirt/soiling on the white borders; edge chipping on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low-Value Fixed Price listing with Standard Envelope shipping) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for set builders searching for specific numbers.
Selling Tips
Due to the cost of grading ($19+), this card should not be graded; the value gained will not exceed the cost. List it as '1973 Topps #204 Gene Tenace WSC' and use high-resolution scans. Ship using eBay Standard Envelope (under $1.00) to keep total costs low for the buyer.