1976 Topps Strikeout Leaders Frank Tanana / Bert Blyleven / Gaylord Perry #199
Frank Tanana, Bert Blyleven, Gaylord Perry · Topps · Base / Leader Card
Player
Frank Tanana, Bert Blyleven, Gaylord Perry
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
#199
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top (heavy top border), corners show softening and rounding, and there is visible edge wear/chipping on the right side.
Category
Base / Leader Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders or fans of the specific Hall of Fame players included. The condition issues make it a 'filler' copy for most collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Cost of grading exceeds the value of this specific card in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $40-60, but this card will not reach that grade.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps League Leaders card honoring the A.L. Strikeout Leaders from the 1975 season. The card features a large central photo of Frank Tanana in his California Angels gear, flanked by smaller inset photos of Hall of Famers Bert Blyleven (Twins) and Gaylord Perry (Indians/Rangers). The design features the iconic 1976 colorful borders and clean bold typography.
Key Features
Includes two Hall of Fame pitchers (Gaylord Perry and Bert Blyleven). Iconic mid-70s Topps design. Part of the popular League Leaders subset.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card not typically targeted by counterfeiters. Authentic signs include the characteristic brown cardboard stock of the 1970s and the specific dot-matrix printing pattern visible in the pink and blue color blocks.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (miscut appearance at top). Softened and slightly rounded corners. Edge chipping on the right/bottom. Surface shows minor age-related toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or small lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a value bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be significantly higher than the final sale price. Best sold as part of a 1976 Topps team set or a Hall of Famer lot to maximize buyer interest and save on shipping logistics.