Item Report
1968 Topps Johnny Bench All-Star Rookie Baseball Card
By: Topps Chewing Gum Company
Style: Vintage Sports Trading Card
Origin: United States
Materials: Printed cardboard, color lithography
Age: 1968
Condition: Very Good to Excellent (based on visible image: minor edge wear, solid color registration; not officially graded)
Value: $400–$2,500 (depending on condition and grading)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Printed 'TOPPS 1968 ALL-STAR ROOKIE' emblem; front reads 'JOHNNY BENCH Catcher', 'REDS'.
Date: 2025-06-03 11:48:30.026936
Description:
This is a 1968 Topps Johnny Bench rookie card (#247), issued to commemorate his selection as an All-Star Rookie. The card features a young Johnny Bench, catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, in full gear. The lower left corner sports the gold Topps 'All-Star Rookie' trophy emblem, a hallmark for promising first-year players. This card is highly collectible as it marks the rookie debut of a Hall of Fame player.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A classic and highly sought-after rookie card for baseball card collectors, especially valued due to Johnny Bench's Hall of Fame career. The card's worth is strongly dependent on condition, centering, color, and absence of creases. Professional grading (e.g., PSA, SGC) can significantly impact the value, with highest prices fetched by cards in 'Near Mint' or better condition.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good to Excellent (based on visible image: minor edge wear, solid color registration; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 100%
This card is unmistakably the 1968 Topps #247 Johnny Bench rookie card, identified by player image, design, the 'All-Star Rookie' trophy, and text information.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Appears authentic based on visual design, print quality, and evident aging. However, authenticity would need to be confirmed in-hand and via professional graders to rule out reprints or counterfeits.
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Keywords
Johnny Bench, rookie card, 1968 Topps, All-Star Rookie, vintage baseball card, Cincinnati Reds, sports memorabilia, Hall of Fame
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