Yogi Berra
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1951
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
305
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1,500 - $3,000; Graded (PSA 3): $2,000 - $4,000 depending on auction house and eye appeal.
Recent Sales
Recent comparable sales for 1951 Topps Yogi Berra in VG 3 condition range from $2,200 to $3,500 on major auction platforms like eBay and Heritage Auctions.
Condition Details
Moderate corner rounding, visible edge wear and slight chipping, minor surface scuffing, and toning consistent with age, but no major creases visible on the front.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, professional grading by PSA or SGC is recommended due to the high vintage value and Hall of Fame status of Yogi Berra, which helps authenticate the card and maximize liquidity.
Card Description
The card features a colorized portrait illustration of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees holding a bat, wearing his blue and white pinstripe home uniform and blue cap with the interlocking NY logo. His facsimile signature is printed across the lower portion of the image.
Notable Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1951 Topps set release (the inaugural Topps baseball set), facsimile autograph on the card front.
Authentication Notes
Appears consistent with authentic 1951 Topps card stock, dimensions, and printing characteristics, but professional grading verification is required to confirm no trimming or alteration.
Scanned: 2026-10-18T01:09:17.280280