Item Report
1973 Topps Rookie Third Basemen Baseball Card (Ron Cey, John Hilton, Mike Schmidt)
By: Topps Company, Inc.
Style: Vintage Sports Trading Card
Origin: United States
Materials: Printed cardboard, color ink
Age: 1973
Condition: Very Good (some edge and corner wear, not officially graded, surface appears intact)
Value: $300-$1,200 (depending on condition; higher end for Near Mint copies graded by PSA or similar)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No explicit maker’s mark on the front, but design and player layout are trademark Topps cards from this era. Card back would have further details.
Date: 2025-06-20 20:14:10.666064
Description:
This is a vintage 1973 Topps Rookie Third Basemen baseball card featuring Ron Cey (Los Angeles Dodgers), John Hilton (San Diego Padres), and Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt (Philadelphia Phillies). This card is especially notable and sought-after primarily due to Mike Schmidt, who became one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history. The card showcases color portraits of the three rookies, each framed in its own panel, with team information below. Printed on standard 1970s Topps card stock, these cards are prized by collectors for their historical and nostalgic value.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly collectible and widely recognized baseball rookie card, with significant value due to the debut of Mike Schmidt, especially if in high grade and professionally graded.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided. Light wear visible around edges and corners consistent with an ungraded
- vintage card. Centering is typical for 1970s Topps issues. No visible creases or major stains from the provided image.
Provenance:
No provenance document provided; standard for most vintage trading cards unless slabbed and graded.
Condition:
Very Good (some edge and corner wear, not officially graded, surface appears intact)
Identification Score: 100%
The card is well-known, easily identifiable by its format, player lineup, and the '1973 Rookie Third Basemen' title. The images of the three players and their teams correspond exactly with recognized Topps card designs from 1973.
Authenticity Score: 90%
From the image, the card shows signs of age that are typical for vintage Topps cards (slight edge and corner wear, off-center printing). No obvious red flags for reproduction, but top value is only achieved with professional authentication and grading.
Image Memory Note
This card is best known for the rookie appearance of Mike Schmidt and is a premium collectible, especially when professionally graded in high condition.
Keywords
1973 Topps, Rookie Card, Mike Schmidt, Ron Cey, John Hilton, Baseball Card, Vintage Trading Card, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, United States
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