1960 Topps Roger Maris #377
Roger Maris · Topps · Base / Major Star Card
Player
Roger Maris
Set
1960 Topps
Year
1960
Card #
#377
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Authentic Altered / Trimmed. Centering is poor (65/35 top-bottom). Top right corner shows significant paper loss/flaking. Edge chipping is visible on the right side. Surface shows multiple soft creases and light staining.
Category
Base / Major Star Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Roger Maris collectors are highly active, and 1960 Topps is a popular set for completionists. Vintage stars generally hold value better than modern prospects during market fluctuations.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40 - $65
Graded Value
PSA 2: $45-55, PSA 3: $80-95, PSA 4: $140-160. Note: Current condition suggests a lower technical grade due to corner damage.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar 'Very Good' condition recently sold for $50-$70. PSA 4 copies typically fetch $150+, while PSA 1 'Poor' copies still command $25-$35 due to the player's iconic status.
Description
This 1960 Topps Roger Maris card features the legendary slugger during his stint with the Kansas City Athletics, just before his historic 1961 season with the Yankees. The card employs the iconic 1960 horizontal-vertical hybrid design, featuring a sepia-toned central portrait framed by a rustic 'wooden sign' border. A true piece of baseball history featuring the man who broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
Key Features
High-demand vintage card from a Hall of Fame-caliber player. Features Maris in his K.C. Athletics uniform. This set is famous for its unique horizontal orientation on many cards and the 'wood-grain' framing for specific subsets/stars.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock shows appropriate aging and 'tobacco-style' pulp texture. The printing lacks the pixelated 'dot-matrix' pattern found on modern reprints. Note: This card is frequently reprinted, but this specific example displays authentic mid-century wear patterns.
Flaws to Note
Significant paper loss/tear on the top right corner. The card is off-center towards the bottom and right. Multiple visible surface abrasions including a white mark on the left side of his jersey. Soft corners and rough edges suggesting handling wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to reach the widest audience of vintage collectors. A local card show would also be effective for a quick sale to a vintage dealer.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the corner damage and surface flaws will result in a grade (PSA 2 or 3) where the grading fees ($20-$40) would consume most of the profit. Take clear, well-lit photos of the back of the card as well. List as '1960 Topps Roger Maris #377 K.C. Athletics' to capture search traffic.