Jerry Koosman
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1973
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#455
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded PSA 7: $20 - $35; Graded PSA 8: $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for similar vintage 1973 Topps commons and semi-stars in NM condition range between $8 and $25 depending on exact centering and eye appeal.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with vintage Topps cards. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left and bottom on the front border.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission or if aiming for a high-grade registry set, as the grading fees may exceed the value added for a lower-grade vintage common card.
Card Description
Features Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets in his pinstriped uniform and blue cap, captured mid-pitching motion against a packed stadium background. The front design includes a Topps baseball logo in the bottom left corner, the player's name and position in red text, and the team name 'METS' in yellow inside a brown ribbon banner at the bottom.
Notable Features
Part of the iconic 1973 Topps Baseball set known for its colorful team name banners and vibrant photography.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage Topps card stock with correct borders, font styles, and print registration typical of early 1970s production. No obvious signs of counterfeiting or alteration.
Scanned: 2026-08-18T19:30:12.133612