Willie Stargell
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1973
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
255
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3) to Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
Raw estimated value ranges from $10 to $25 due to the vintage sticker attached. Graded copies in mid-condition typically sell around $30 to $60.
Recent Sales
Recent raw 1973 Topps Willie Stargell cards in mid-grade condition have sold on eBay in the $15 to $35 range depending on eye appeal and surface cleanliness.
Condition Details
Card has an old vintage price sticker affixed to the right side of the image area displaying a price of $4.00, minor corner softening, and standard vintage edge wear. Centering appears fairly balanced for a 1973 Topps release.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the vintage price sticker adhered directly to the surface of the card, which would severely negatively impact the numerical grade.
Card Description
Features Hall of Famer Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates in a batting follow-through pose. The design includes a bright green border, the team name 'PIRATES' in large bold letters at the top, a facsimile signature across the image, and a baseball graphic denoting his 'Outfield' position.
Notable Features
Features Hall of Famer Willie Stargell with his facsimile signature on the front. Includes a vintage price tag from a card shop ('Ben's Card World' for $4.00), adding a nostalgic touch of vintage hobby history.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1973 Topps card stock, correct vintage font styling, and authentic card dimensions. No obvious signs of modern counterfeiting or alteration aside from the vintage price sticker.
Scanned: 2026-10-25T20:54:53.983289