Ray Kroc Buys Padres
Topps Heritage (Sports Trading Card) • 2023 Topps Heritage Baseballs Flashbacks Insert
Card Type
Baseball Flashbacks / Non-player
Set & Number
2023 Topps Heritage Baseballs Flashbacks Insert - FB-12
Rarity
Insert / Short Print (based on set design)
Edition & Language
Standard Heritage Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific Flashbacks insert range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping for raw copies.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom and right side. Surface looks clean through the binder sleeve. Edges and corners appear sharp without visible whitening.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading (approx. $15-25) exceeds the raw market value, and the ROI is minimal for this specific insert.
Card Description
Front: 'Flashbacks *1974*' banner at top. Image of Ray Kroc. Bottom text: 'RAY KROC BUYS PADRES'. Back (estimated): Describes the 1974 event where the McDonald's founder purchased the San Diego Padres to prevent them from moving.
Notable Features
Features a sepia-toned/vintage style photograph to mimic the 1974 Topps design.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 2023 Topps Heritage printing standards. Font and card stock appear authentic to the modern Heritage series.
Scanned: 2026-06-08T11:47:56.448207