Rod Carew / George Brett / Cecil Cooper
Baseball • Topps Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1981
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Base Set
Card Number
#2
Card Type
Veteran / League Leaders
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; Graded PSA 8+: $25 - $50+
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this 1981 Topps #2 range from $0.99 to $3.00 depending on overall sharpness.
Condition Details
The card shows significant edge wear and surface scuffing. There is visible corner rounding and whitening along all edges. Significant centering shift toward the top-right margin.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current condition (VG 3 range) would not command a premium that covers the cost of professional grading fees.
Card Description
AL Active Career Batting Leaders card featuring headshots of Rod Carew (Angels, .331 BA), George Brett (Royals, .316 BA), and Cecil Cooper (Brewers, .308 BA). The card layout uses a vertical orientation with three separate photo boxes.
Notable Features
Includes two Hall of Famers (Rod Carew and George Brett). Part of the statistical leader subset within the 1981 Topps release.
Authentication Notes
Card displays period-correct lithographic printing patterns and stock aging consistent with 1981 Topps production.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T20:05:19.325235