1972 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #37 (In-Game/Action Subset)
Carl Yastrzemski · Topps · Base / Hall of Famer
Player
Carl Yastrzemski
Set
1972 Topps Base Set
Year
1972
Card #
#37
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - PR-FR. The card has been hand-cut or severely torn from a sheet or panel, resulting in irregular, jagged edges that deviate from standard factory dimensions.
Category
Base / Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Yastrzemski is a highly collected Hall of Famer, but collectors generally prefer cards with factory-straight edges unless they are completing 'filler' sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $10.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $15-25; PSA 2: $30-40; Authentic Altered: $10-15. Due to the severe edge damage, this card would likely be labeled 'Authentic Altered' or receive a '1' grade.
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 1 sales of this card range from $15-$22. Raw copies in this 'Rough/Trimmed' condition typically sell for under $10 on eBay as 'lots' or filler items.
Description
A 1972 Topps Carl Yastrzemski card featuring the iconic 'arch' design of the early 70s. The card shows the Red Sox legend in his home jersey with a stadium backdrop. Note: This specific specimen has extremely rough, irregularly cut edges.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame legend (Yaz); popular psychedelic 1972 Topps design; collectible high-number era interest.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The halftone dot pattern in the printing and the specific cardboard stock color are characteristic of 1972 Topps. However, the physical state of the edges suggests it may have been removed from a strip or was a miscut that was 'trimmed' by a previous owner.
Flaws to Note
Major structural issues: The left border is jagged and appears hand-cut or torn. Top edge is slanted. Significant staining/toning visible in the bottom corners. Surface wear throughout.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'raw' filler card) or local card shop discount bins. It is not recommended for high-end auction houses due to condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will exceed the card's value. List it honestly as 'Poor' or 'Filler Condition' and highlight the 'Yaz' star power to attract budget-conscious vintage collectors.