Robin Roberts
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1953
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#228
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $50 to $100 depending on back condition; graded VG-EX 4 around $120 to $180.
Recent Sales
Recent comparable sales on eBay for 1953 Topps Robin Roberts cards in mid-grade condition range from $100 to $175.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and wear, noticeable centering shift towards the left, minor surface toning and light age-related discoloration along the borders.
Grading Recommendation
Worth considering for authentication and grading due to Hall of Fame status and vintage appeal, likely to receive a PSA 4 or 5, providing a modest bump in liquid value.
Card Description
Features a large color portrait of Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies, accompanied by a smaller action inset photo on an orange background above a green nameplate banner.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame player, classic 1953 Topps vintage baseball card design with dual photo layout.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage Topps card stock and printing characteristics appear consistent with authentic 1953 production, though in-person inspection under magnification is recommended to rule out trimming or alteration.
Scanned: 2026-10-30T22:40:50.132963