1965 Topps #477 Steve Carlton PSA 4 VG-EX HOF Rookie Card

Description: Rookie card for HOF pitcher Steve Carlton from the 1965 Topps set. Combined shipping available. There is no question that the Carlton card that stands above all others in terms of demand is his 1965 Topps rookie card (#477). Like many rookie cards made during the 1960s, Carlton shares the limelight with another player. In this case, it is fellow pitcher and teammate Fritz Ackley. The Carlton card is one of four Hall of Famer rookies that reside in the set, along with debuts of Joe Morgan, Catfish Hunter, and Tony Perez. Amazingly, all four players and rookies are somewhat overlooked in their own way, especially Carlton and Morgan, who remain two of the most underrated players of the period. The Carlton rookie itself, while not overly difficult to find in high grade, does have a few obstacles that are worth noting. The white borders are well defined, so centering is something that can’t be ignored if you are searching for PSA NM-MT 8 or better examples. Chipping along the reverse is not uncommon, nor is the presence of print defects in the somewhat dark background on the front. The 1965 Topps Baseball set consists of 598 cards, each measuring 2-1/2” by 3-1/2”. Each card features a large player color photograph framed with a thin red line and white border; the player's name and position are printed within the border area. A team pennant appears at the lower left corner. The set is recognized for is abundance of the day’s heroes, including Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Joe Morgan, Phil Niekro and Carl Yastrzemski, as well as the Rookie of future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton. The 1965 Topps set is divided into “Low Numbers” (#s 1-506) and “High Numbers” (#s 507-598) with the latter only slightly more difficult to locate and home to 78 “Short Prints.” There are no significant errors or variations.

Price: 139.99 USD

Location: West Linn, Oregon

End Time: 2024-11-14T11:29:13.000Z

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