Roy Campanella
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1953
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#258
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $300, Graded VG 3: $300 - $500
Recent Sales
Recent sales of 1953 Topps Roy Campanella in VG condition range between $250 and $450 depending on eye appeal and exact grading company.
Condition Details
Moderate corner rounding, light edge wear, visible centering shift toward the bottom, and minor surface toning consistent with vintage paper stock.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if authentic due to the vintage status and high book value of Hall of Famers in the 1953 Topps set. Expected grade around VG 3 to VG-EX 4.
Card Description
Features Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella in his white home uniform holding a bat, set against a painted or colorized stadium background. The bottom banner displays his name in yellow and 'BROOKLYN DODGERS CATCHER' in the dark border area.
Notable Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1953 Topps vintage baseball card set design featuring a distinctive color portrait style.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on standard vintage paper stock texture and printing registration, though physical inspection under magnification is recommended to rule out trimming or counterfeits.
Scanned: 2026-10-21T20:06:06.793136