Item Report
1973 Topps Rookie Third Basemen Baseball Card (Schmidt/Cey/Hilton)
By: Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Style: Vintage Sports Collectible, Baseball Card, 1970s Topps
Origin: United States
Materials: Printed cardboard
Age: 1973
Condition: Very Good (noticeable corner and edge wear, surface spotting, not officially graded)
Value: $250–$1000 (depending on condition; higher if PSA/BGS graded and near-mint or better)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker’s mark on front, but card design and font style consistent with Topps.
Date: 2025-06-19 14:41:31.668287
Description:
This is a 1973 Topps Rookie Third Basemen baseball card featuring Ron Cey (Los Angeles Dodgers), John Hilton (San Diego Padres), and Mike Schmidt (Philadelphia Phillies). This card is especially notable for being the rookie card of Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, making it one of the most sought-after baseball cards from the 1970s. The card displays portraits of the three players and includes their names and teams on the front.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
The card is a major sports collectible and the premier rookie issue for Mike Schmidt. Its value is heavily influenced by condition, with top-grade examples realizing high auction prices. This particular issue is vintage, authentic, and a cornerstone for baseball collectors.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided. The visible details show minor wear
- some corner rounding
- and edge toning consistent with a card handled but preserved. The printing
- colors
- and player images all align with known originals.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (noticeable corner and edge wear, surface spotting, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The card is iconic and easily identified by the images and text. The combination of three players, especially Mike Schmidt's inclusion, is unique to the 1973 Topps #615 card.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The image appears consistent with authentic examples from 1973, with correct player images, typography, and layout. Without examining the card physically or seeing the back and edges up close, I allow for a small margin in case of reproduction.
Image Memory Note
This is the 1973 Topps #615 Rookie Third Basemen card, recognized for Mike Schmidt’s rookie card presence. The value is highly sensitive to condition and third-party grading.
Keywords
1973 Topps, rookie card, Mike Schmidt, Ron Cey, John Hilton, baseball card, vintage, sports collectible, United States
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