1971 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #250
Carl Yastrzemski · Topps · Base
Player
Carl Yastrzemski
Set
1971 Topps Base Set
Year
1971
Card #
#250
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic/Altered
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3 - $8
Graded Value
PSA 1: $15 - $25, PSA 2: $35 - $45, PSA 1 (Altered): $5 - $10
Comparable Sales
Standard 1971 Topps Yastrzemski cards in Poor (PSA 1) condition sell for $15-$25. Hand-cut versions or severely damaged copies like this typically sell for under $10 on eBay's secondary market.
Description
This is a 1971 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #250 featuring the Boston Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer. The card design is unique to the 1971 set, though this specific item has been crudely hand-cut from a larger sheet or a different product, as evidenced by the jagged white borders and dashed lines around the central image. It features a portrait of 'Yaz' in his Red Sox home jersey against a stadium backdrop.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1971 Topps design, major star card from a high-demand vintage set.
Authenticity Indicators
The card appears to be a genuine vintage item, but it is not a standard 1971 Topps pack-issued card. The dashed lines indicate it was part of a secondary production (like a Milton Bradley game or a Topps poster set). Confidence: High that it is a vintage 1970s item; High that it is NOT a standard #250 base card.
Flaws to Note
The card is severely miscut/hand-cut. The black borders characteristic of the 1971 Topps set are missing, replaced by jagged white edges with visible 'cut here' dashed lines. This indicates it was likely cut from a poster, a team sheet, or is a 'strip card' variant rather than the standard pack-issued card. Multiple creases and surface wear are visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or local card shows. Due to the poor condition and non-standard cut, it is best suited for a budget HOF collector or someone seeking 'oddball' vintage items.
Selling Tips
Be very clear in the title that this is 'HAND CUT' or 'POOR CONDITION.' Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. Use clear photos of the jagged edges to avoid returns. Use keywords like 'Vintage Red Sox,' 'HOF,' and 'Oddball.'