1980 Topps Garry Templeton Highlights #261
Garry Templeton · Topps · Subset / Insert / Highlights
Player
Garry Templeton
Set
1980 Topps Base Set
Year
1980
Card #
#261
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-left, with visible corner wear and surface age.
Category
Subset / Insert / Highlights
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Garry Templeton has a loyal fanbase among Cardinals and Padres collectors, but 'Highlights' subset cards generally command less interest than base player cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15.00-25.00, PSA 9: $45.00-60.00, PSA 10: $250.00+
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1980 Topps commons typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples of this specific card have sold for approximately $50.00 in recent years.
Description
Featured here is the 1980 Topps card #261 celebrating Garry Templeton's record-breaking 1979 season where he became the first player to record 100 hits from each side of the plate. The card features a classic 1980 design with a banner logo and a vibrant action shot of the St. Louis Cardinals star.
Key Features
Commemorative milestone card; short-lived MLB record holder; Hall of Very Good candidate; high grade scarcity for the 1980 set due to centering issues.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Card stock thickness and 'bleeding' of ink dots (halftone) in the image are consistent with 1980s Topps production. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
The card is heavily off-center (left to right). Top-left corner shows softening and minor whitening. Surface appears to have standard vintage cardboard dullness and potential micro-scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' low-cost item or as part of a 1980 Topps team set/player lot. Local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fee ($19+) far exceeds the value of a mid-grade vintage common/subset. List with a clear photo of the back to verify set completion for collectors.