1973 Topps Marty Pattin #448
Marty Pattin · Topps · Base
Player
Marty Pattin
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#448
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card exhibits significant off-center printing (heavy to the top), rounding on all four corners, and visible edge wear. The surface shows some light staining or discoloration typical of the card stock from this era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to 1973 Topps set builders or specific Boston Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12; PSA 4: $15-20; PSA 5: $25-30 (Note: Grading costs would likely exceed the card's market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card in similar mid-to-low grade condition typically sell for under $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 8 copies have sold in the range of $35-50, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A vintage 1973 Topps Marty Pattin baseball card featuring the Boston Red Sox pitcher. The front displays a classic action-style portrait of Pattin in his Red Sox uniform, holding a glove in a spring training field setting. The design is iconic for its rounded-corner photo frame and the silhouette figure in the bottom right corner representing the player's position (Pitcher).
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Red Sox collectible; Iconic 1973 'Silhouette' design; Marty Pattin was a 1971 All-Star and a member of the initial 1969 Seattle Pilots.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic original Topps card stock; correct color transition in the Red Sox logo and position silhouette; natural aging of the cardboard. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to relatively low market value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 80/20 top-to-bottom. Corners are soft and rounded. The right edge shows noticeable chipping. Some slight foxing/browning is visible on the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (for long-tail sales), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the return. Best sold as part of a 1973 Topps team set or a bulk lot of 1970s stars/commons to maximize interest and minimize shipping costs relative to value.