1980 TCMA 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers Johnny Podres #029
Johnny Podres · TCMA · Minor League / Commemorative Set
Player
Johnny Podres
Set
1980 TCMA 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers
Year
1980
Card #
#029
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears high, corners are sharp but edges show minor factory roughness.
Category
Minor League / Commemorative Set
Manufacturer
TCMA
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal specifically for Dodgers team set collectors or Johnny Podres player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $100+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 to $2.00 plus shipping; Graded PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $30 mark.
Description
This is a 1980 TCMA commemorative card honoring the 1959 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The back of the card features a detailed biography of pitcher Johnny Podres, including his heroics in the 1955 World Series and his 1959 statistics. The design is a clean, retro-style black text on white/cream cardstock with the TCMA 1980-029 copyright mark.
Key Features
Features a 4-time All-Star and 1955 World Series MVP; attractive to Dodgers team collectors and fans of 1950s era baseball history.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine TCMA card stock; crisp black typography and characteristic matte finish. High confidence (99%) as these are rarely counterfeited due to low value.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering shift; common minor edge chipping inherent to TCMA card stock; potential for light surface toning due to age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for single low-value cards), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or a Dodgers-themed collector group on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value. List as 'Buy it Now' with an option for standard envelope shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.