1963 Topps Baseball Checklist 2nd Series #140 Willie Stargell Rookie Year
Willie Stargell · Topps · Checklist
Player
Willie Stargell
Set
1963 Topps Baseball 2nd Series Checklist
Year
1963
Card #
140
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Noticeable edge chipping, rounding on the corners, and heavy toning/staining along the top and right borders.
Category
Checklist
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Vintage HOF checklists, especially those featuring Mickey Mantle or early Willie Stargell mentions, hold steady collector interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40 - $80
Graded Value
PSA 2: $30-50, PSA 3: $50-80, PSA 4: $100-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 1963 Topps checklists in similar condition range between $45 and $75 depending on centering and whether any boxes are checked.
Description
Vintage 1963 Topps Baseball checklist card from the 2nd Series, featuring the iconic portrait of New York Yankees player Mickey Mantle at the top left and a yellow checklist grid. Card number 140 lists Hall of Famer Willie Stargell. The card is uncompleted with no checkmarks in the boxes.
Key Features
Includes Willie Stargell's crucial checklist card inclusion during his rookie-adjacent 1963 era, featuring Mickey Mantle's portrait at the top. Highly collectible vintage Topps checklist.
Authenticity Indicators
Classic vintage cardboard stock, correct font types, typical 1963 Topps back/front layout with standard aging. High confidence in authenticity; checklists from this era are rarely heavily faked compared to star rookies.
Flaws to Note
Significant aging and toning along the borders, rounded corners, edge wear and chipping, minor surface creasing possible upon closer inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialized vintage card Facebook groups / MySlabs
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you suspect a high technical grade; raw sale in a protective top loader is usually best for mid-grade vintage checklists to save on grading fees. Highlight the uncheckmarked status and Mantle/Stargell connection in the title.