Rod Carew
Topps Baseball (Sports Card) • 1971 Topps
Card Type
Player Card
Set & Number
1971 Topps - 110
Rarity
Base (Hall of Famer)
Edition & Language
Base / First Print • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM) to Mint (M)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $400; Graded (PSA 7): $500 - $700; Graded (PSA 8): $2,500+; Graded (PSA 9): $15,000+
Recent Sales
High-grade 1971 Topps Carew cards have seen sharp increases, with PSA 8 examples reaching over $2,800 in 2023-2024 auctions.
Condition Details
Excellent centering for this specifically difficult set; corners appear sharp; minimal chipping on the black borders which are notoriously prone to edge wear; surface appears clean through the sleeve.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. The 1971 Topps set is extremely condition-sensitive due to the black borders. If this card is as clean as it appears, it holds significant value in a PSA holder.
Card Description
Player: Rod Carew; Position: 2nd Base; Team: Minnesota Twins. Features a facsimile signature on the right side and team branding on the left.
Notable Features
Distinctive black borders characteristic of the 1971 Topps set; horizontal orientation; high-grade specimens are rare due to border chipping.
Authentication Notes
Colors and font appear consistent with 1971 Topps printing standards; cardboard stock texture matches the era; no immediate signs of trimming or recoloring visible.
Scanned: 2026-03-06T22:42:22.047684