Item Report
1973 Topps Rookie Third Basemen Baseball Card (Ron Cey, John Hilton, Mike Schmidt)
By: Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Style: Vintage Baseball Card
Origin: United States
Materials: Cardstock, printed ink
Age: c. 1973
Condition: Very Good (visible corner wear, mild toning, not officially graded)
Value: $150 - $350 (raw/ungraded in very good to excellent condition; high-grade or professionally graded versions can command much more, especially if near mint/mint)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Topps logo and copyright (reverse side not shown in this image).
Date: 2025-06-03 11:48:24.795906
Description:
This is a 1973 Topps baseball card featuring rookie third basemen Ron Cey, John Hilton, and Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. As one of the most iconic rookie baseball cards of the 1970s, this card is highly sought after, particularly due to the presence of Mike Schmidt, a legendary player for the Philadelphia Phillies. The card features portrait images of each player in uniform, separated by black lines, with team and player names printed below.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly collectible vintage sports card anchored by Mike Schmidt’s rookie appearance. The card’s value, desirability, and historical significance are elevated because of Schmidt’s Hall of Fame status. Condition significantly influences market value.
Individual Images:
- Only the front of the card is shown. Corners show signs of rounding and moderate wear; edge wear is evident. Centering appears slightly off. Surface colors are generally strong
- but there are spots of ink fading and grime consistent with age. No major creasing or tears evident in this image.
Provenance:
No provenance documents shown.
Condition:
Very Good (visible corner wear, mild toning, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The card’s design, player line-up, and printed details clearly identify this as the 1973 Topps Rookie Third Basemen card featuring Cey, Hilton, and Schmidt.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Image appears consistent with authentic examples; no visible signs of reprints or counterfeiting, but true determination would require close inspection of card stock and printing under magnification.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
1973 Topps, Baseball Card, Mike Schmidt Rookie, Ron Cey, John Hilton, Philadelphia Phillies, Sports Collectibles, Vintage Trading Card
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