1974 Topps Jack Chesbro / Cy Young All-Time Record Holders #406
Jack Chesbro, Cy Young · Topps · Base / League Leader / Record Holder
Player
Jack Chesbro, Cy Young
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#406
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly left-heavy (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows visible fraying/softening. There is minor edge wear on the right side and evidence of surface toning/foxing on the white borders.
Category
Base / League Leader / Record Holder
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Vintage Hall of Fame collectors and set builders keep a steady market for 1974 Topps, though record-holder cards carry less premium than base solo Hall of Famer cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for EX condition range from $4 to $7. PSA 7 examples have sold for $50-60, while PSA 5 examples typically settle around $22 including shipping.
Description
This 1974 Topps card celebrates two of the greatest pitchers in baseball history under the 'All-Time Record Holders' subset. The card features Jack Chesbro (Season Wins record) and Hall of Famer Cy Young (Career Wins record). The design features a classic 70s aesthetic with a red and blue ribbon icon and green name banners. The black and white vintage photography of both players provides a stark, attractive contrast to the vibrant red and green graphics.
Key Features
Features two Hall of Fame pitchers; Cy Young is a premiere name for vintage collectors; Part of an iconic 1974 Topps design known for its unique record-holder subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct grey-chipboard backing typical of 1974 Topps. The 'dot matrix' print pattern in the green ink and the specific red hue align with authentic period manufacturing. This specific card is rarely counterfeited as it is a common subset card.
Flaws to Note
Softening/wear on the top-right and bottom-right corners; noticeable centering shift towards the left border; minor surface staining or age-related browning on the milk-white card stock; slight edge chipping on the right vertical edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC, or in a vintage lot. Small-scale card shows are also viable for low-to-mid grade vintage like this.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees (shipping + $19-$25 fee) will exceed the market value of the slab. Use '1974 Topps #406 Cy Young HOF' in the title to attract player collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope (standard envelope or bubble mailer).