1973 Topps George Sisler / Ty Cobb All-Time Record Holders #471
George Sisler and Ty Cobb · Topps · Base / Insert-Subseries (All-Time Record Holders)
Player
George Sisler and Ty Cobb
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#471
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - The centering is roughly 35/65 left-to-right. Corners show slight softening, and the bottom right corner has a minor ding. Surfaces look clean but edges show standard vintage paper stock wear.
Category
Base / Insert-Subseries (All-Time Record Holders)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Vintage Hall of Fame cards always have a floor of demand, though subseries/leader cards are generally less sought after than solo base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar EX condition range from $6 to $10. PSA 7 copies have recently sold for approximately $55, while PSA 8 copies reach $120+.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps baseball card from the All-Time Record Holders subseries. This card features black and white portrait photographs of two legendary Hall of Fame hitters: George Sisler (Season Hits record holder) and Ty Cobb (Career Hits record holder). The design features a colorful 'Hits' green banner and a baseball medallion graphic with a red and blue ribbon.
Key Features
Features two iconic Hall of Fame legends on a single card; Part of a popular vintage subseries; Classic 1973 'tombstone' style photo framing.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card shows correct halftone printing patterns in the black and white photos and natural paper aging on the card stock. This specific card is not a frequent target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) left-to-right alignment; Lower right corner softening; Minor edge chipping typical of 1973 grey-back card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card's price point. Large audience for 1970s vintage set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value. List as '1973 Topps #471 Sisler Cobb' to ensure it appears in searches for both HOFers. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping.