1973 Topps #67 1972 Runs Batted In Leaders Johnny Bench/Dick Allen
Johnny Bench and Dick Allen · Topps · Leader Card / Base
Player
Johnny Bench and Dick Allen
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#67
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right. Bottom left corner shows significant rounding and softening. There is visible edge wear/chipping on the bottom border and a likely surface indent or light crease near the bottom left edge.
Category
Leader Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Bench collectors and 1973 set builders represent the primary market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55. Note: This card is generally not worth grading in this lower-mid condition as the cost of grading exceeds the market value.
Comparable Sales
Low-grade raw copies (VG range) typically sell for $6-10. Mid-grade (EX) copies sell for $15-25. Recently sold PSA 4s range from $40-60, while higher grades like PSA 8 can reach $200+.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps '1972 Runs Batted In Leaders' card featuring two baseball legends. On the left is National League leader and Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench (Reds) with 125 RBI's; on the right is American League leader and MVP Dick Allen (White Sox) with 113 RBI's. The card features the iconic rounded-corner photo boxes and bold blue text characteristic of the '73 set.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Famer Johnny Bench; mid-career vintage card; features two 1970s icons; leaderboard subsets from this era are popular for set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with appropriate fiber density for 1973; the half-tone printing dot pattern is consistent with vintage Topps technology. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant issues include: Poor centering (O/C to the top-right), a rounded/softened bottom-left corner with possible paper loss or a small crease, and multiple points of edge wear along the bottom. The white borders show slight toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-starting Auction), COMC (consignment), or local vintage trade nights and card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grade would be too low to justify the expense. Use high-resolution scans of the front and back to show the corner wear. List as '1973 Topps Johnny Bench Dick Allen RBI Leaders #67'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.