Joe Simpson
Baseball (Major League Baseball) • 1981 Topps
Card Type
Player Card / Outfield
Set & Number
1981 Topps - 439
Rarity
Common
Edition & Language
Unlimited (Standard Topps issue) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$0.50 - $2.00 (Raw); $15 - $30 (PSA 8/9 Graded)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for under $1 as singles. PSA 9 examples have sold in the range of $20-25 depending on the buyer.
Condition Details
The card exhibits decent centering for the era, though shifted slightly to the right. Corners appear sharp with minimal whitening. Surface looks clean with no visible creases or major scuffs. Edges show very minor roughness consistent with vintage factory cuts.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. Joe Simpson is a common player card from the junk wax era; grading costs would exceed the market value unless the card is a guaranteed PSA 10, which is difficult due to the slight right-heavy centering.
Card Description
Front features a color photograph of Joe Simpson in his Seattle Mariners uniform with the trident logo cap. The bottom identifies him as 'Joe Simpson - MARINERS • OUTFIELD'. Back (not pictured) typically contains his 1980 and career stats.
Notable Features
Features the classic 1981 Topps design with the 'hockey stick' color border containing the player and team name.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with genuine 1981 Topps stock. The print quality, color palette of the Mariners uniform, and typical paper stock aging all suggest authenticity.
Scanned: 2026-07-17T13:58:06.337610