1972 Topps Johnny Bench In Action #2
Johnny Bench · Topps · Base / Sub-Series (In Action)
Player
Johnny Bench
Set
1972 Topps Baseball
Year
1972
Card #
2
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) estimated; centering appears decent with slight top-heavy border, corners show mild rounding and wear, edges have minor chipping.
Category
Base / Sub-Series (In Action)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong; vintage Hall of Fame cards of iconic players like Johnny Bench maintain consistent and steady collector demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $35
Graded Value
PSA 4: $20-30, PSA 5: $35-50, PSA 6: $60-90, PSA 7: $120-180
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1972 Topps Johnny Bench In Action #2 in raw mid-grade condition typically range between $20 and $40 depending on exact corner wear and centering.
Description
Vintage 1972 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds in the popular In Action sub-series. The card features a vibrant red banner at the top reading JOHNNY BENCH with an IN ACTION sub-banner below. The action photograph captures Bench in his catching gear looking up to track a play. The classic 1972 Topps colored border design frames the photo nicely.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1972 Topps design, popular In Action subset card of one of the greatest catchers in MLB history.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, coloring, and print quality match authentic 1972 Topps vintage production standards. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker bottom white border, minor corner softening and wear commensurate with age, light edge chipping on the top and right borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialty vintage Facebook groups for raw cards, or through major auction houses if professionally graded.
Selling Tips
Handle with care using a penny sleeve and top loader. Raw sale is viable given the moderate value, but grading could be considered if surface inspection reveals no hidden flaws.