1976 Topps Ray Boone & Bob Boone Father & Son #530
Ray Boone and Bob Boone · Topps · Specialty Base / Multi-Player
Player
Ray Boone and Bob Boone
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
#530
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) Excellent - Visible top edge wear, corner softening bottom left, and left-heavy centering (approx 70/30)
Category
Specialty Base / Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Mainly sought by Phillies team collectors, Boone family completionists, or those building the 1976 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies have recently sold in the $25 range. PSA 8 copies fluctuate between $45 and $55.
Description
This 1976 Topps card features the 'Father & Son - Big Leaguers' specialty theme. The left side showcases a black and white vintage-style portrait and action shot of Ray Boone with the Detroit Tigers, while the right side features a color portrait of Bob Boone in his Philadelphia Phillies catcher's gear. The card has a clean white border and classic 70s typography.
Key Features
Features two generations of the famous Boone baseball family. Ray Boone was a 2x All-Star; Bob Boone was a 4x All-Star and World Series Champion. Part of a popular multi-player subset in the 1976 set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock for the era (grayish cardboard back); 1976 Topps specific typography and color saturation. Low risk of counterfeiting due to moderate market value. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted significantly to the left. The top edge shows some minor chipping/fiber wear. The bottom left corner appears slightly rounded. There is a small print speck visible in the red banner at the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC for long-term listing, or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically feasible to grade this card unless it appears to be a Gem Mint 10 (which this example is not). Best sold as part of a 1976 Topps lot or a Boone family player lot to maximize shipping efficiency.