2001 Fleer Tradition Sammy Sosa League Leader #441
Sammy Sosa · Fleer · Base / Subset Insert
Player
Sammy Sosa
Set
2001 Fleer Tradition (subset: League Leaders)
Year
2001
Card #
#441
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40). Corners appear sharp, but surface assessment is limited by the top-loader.
Category
Base / Subset Insert
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low / Moderate. Sosa remains a popular player for Cubs fans and 90s/00s era collectors, but base league leader cards have extremely high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.50. Graded copies of similar low-tier inserts periodically sell for $15-20 but are rarely submitted for grading today.
Description
This 2001 Fleer Tradition cards features Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa. The design is a throwback style with a dark maroon border and a gold banner highlighting his status as 'League Leader in home runs'. Sosa is shown in his classic Cubs away jersey following a swing.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame caliber slugger Sammy Sosa during the peak of the 'Home Run Era'. The 'Tradition' set is popular for its vintage-inspired aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a standard base-level subset card from the 2000s junk-slab era. Authentic matte card stock and correct Fleer Tradition logo/font styles are present.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias on the front. Possible light chipping on the dark maroon borders which is common for this set. Minor dust/debris visible on the top-loader which may not be on the card itself.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a player lot), COMC, or Sportlots. This card is best sold in a 'Sammy Sosa Lot' rather than as a single due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) significantly exceeds the market value. Sell it raw. Use 'Sammy Sosa Cubs League Leader 2001' in the title. Photography should be done outside of the top-loader for better clarity.