1965 Topps #7 AL RBI Leaders Brooks Robinson / Dick Stuart / Mickey Mantle / Harmon Killebrew
Brooks Robinson, Dick Stuart, Mickey Mantle, Harmon Killebrew · Topps · Base / League Leaders
Player
Brooks Robinson, Dick Stuart, Mickey Mantle, Harmon Killebrew
Set
1965 Topps Base
Year
1965
Card #
#7
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic. Extreme corner rounding, multiple heavy creases through images, significant edge wear, surface staining/fading, and centering issues.
Category
Base / League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While in poor condition, Mickey Mantle cards always have a floor for entry-level vintage collectors or those completing the 1965 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $25.00 - $45.00, PSA 1.5: $50.00 - $65.00, PSA 2: $75.00 - $95.00
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw PSA 1-equivalent 1965 #7 cards range from $18 to $32. Sales for PSA 2 (Good) specimens average between $75 and $110 depending on eye appeal.
Description
A 1965 Topps American League RBI Leaders card featuring four mid-century stars. The card displays Brooks Robinson in a large top panel with Dick Stuart, Mickey Mantle, and Harmon Killebrew in three smaller panels below. Features the iconic 1965 Topps design with a red border at the bottom and a pennant-style 'American League' logo. The card shows heavy circulation wear consistent with a well-loved vintage piece.
Key Features
Triple Hall of Famer card featuring Mickey Mantle, Brooks Robinson, and Harmon Killebrew. Part of the highly collectible 1965 Topps set. Features iconic 1960s Yankee and Orioles stars.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for the era; appropriate 1965 Topps color palette and halftone printing dots visible under magnification; wear pattern is consistent with natural aging. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Severe corner rounding (corners are almost circular); heavy surface creasing affecting all player portraits; significant 'chipping' on the red bottom border; surface dirt/staining in the white player jerseys; centering is shifted toward the top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in this condition. It is likely too low-grade for major auction houses like Goldin or Heritage, but is a perfect 'filler' card for collectors on eBay or at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will likely exceed the value added. List as '1965 Topps #7 Mantle Leaders - Poor Condition' to set buyer expectations. Use clear photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.