Ted Abernathy
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1970
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
Not visible in front image
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5, Graded PSA 7/8: $15 - $30
Recent Sales
Comparable 1970 Topps commons of similar players in raw NM condition typically sell on eBay for around $3 to $6.
Condition Details
Card appears well-centered on the front with sharp borders and clean black edges. Minor corner softening visible at the top left and bottom left corners. The image is crisp and vibrant with no obvious surface scratches or creasing.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading commercially unless part of a bulk submission or completing a high-grade set registry, as the grading fees would exceed the value of the card.
Card Description
The card features Ted Abernathy of the Kansas City Royals playing as a pitcher. It displays a color portrait of Abernathy wearing a Royals cap and jersey with a facsimile signature printed across the bottom of the photo. The top border features the team name 'ROYALS' in bold orange text with the player name and position in yellow.
Notable Features
Features a facsimile autograph printed on the image area, typical of the 1970 Topps baseball card design.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on standard vintage card stock, font consistency, and correct 1970 Topps card design layout. No signs of modern counterfeiting.
Scanned: 2026-08-30T16:30:27.848352