1973 Topps Johnny Bench / Dick Allen Home Run Leaders #4
Johnny Bench and Dick Allen · Topps · Base / Statistical Leader
Player
Johnny Bench and Dick Allen
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
4
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good)
Category
Base / Statistical Leader
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1973 Topps #4 in similar Mid-Low grade range between $4.50 and $10.00. PSA 3 copies have recently sold in the $28-$32 range.
Description
Authentic 1973 Topps #4 featuring the National League and American League 1972 Home Run Leaders. The card depicts Hall of Famer Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds (40 Homers) and MVP Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox (37 Homers). The vintage design features two rounded portraits on a white cardstock base with red and light blue typography.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench; iconic 1973 'Tombstone' league leader design; dual-player star card featuring two legendary sluggers from the early 1970s.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Visible 'dot matrix' print pattern consistent with 1970s Topps lithography; correct card stock browning on the edges; era-appropriate ink absorption. Not a commonly faked card due to lower value in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening of all four corners; heavy surface wear and snow/white spotting in the dark photo backgrounds; noticeable centering shift toward the bottom-left; minor paper loss/marking visible on the top right edge above Dick Allen.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, Mercari, or local card shows. This card is best suited for an eBay auction or fixed-price listing with 'Best Offer' enabled.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees will exceed the market value increase due to the visible wear. Use high-resolution scans and mention 'Johnny Bench HOF' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope.