Ted Abernathy
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1973
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#224
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1 - $3, Graded (PSA 3): $10 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales of common 1973 Topps baseball cards in similar condition typically range between $1 and $3 on eBay.
Condition Details
Noticeable corner rounding, edge wear with minor chipping along the borders, slight surface staining, and centering is heavy toward the top and right edges.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading due to low market value of the card in a low technical grade, which would not cover the cost of professional grading.
Card Description
Features pitcher Ted Abernathy of the Kansas City Royals in a fielding pose, crouching on the infield grass. The card features the classic 1973 Topps colorful arched team name banner 'ROYALS' at the top with a pink background and yellow border.
Notable Features
Standard 1973 Topps base set design featuring team name in bold arched letters with a colored border.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard vintage card stock, proper printing dot patterns, and standard dimensions for a 1973 Topps card with no obvious signs of counterfeiting.
Scanned: 2026-08-30T16:33:51.539598