Cline Scores Winning Run! (1970 N.L. Playoffs Game #3)
Topps Baseball • 1971 Topps
Card Type
Postseason Highlight
Set & Number
1971 Topps - 197
Rarity
Common
Edition & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (PSA 5-6): $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for under $5. PSA 7 copies have recently sold for approximately $40-50 due to the difficulty of finding clean black borders.
Condition Details
Significant corner wear and rounding visible on all four corners. Notable edge chipping on the black borders, which is characteristic of the 1971 Topps set. Centering is shifted towards the bottom-right. Surface shows some light scuffing and dust.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The corner rounding and edge chipping are significant enough that the card would likely receive a mid-to-low grade (PSA 3 or 4), making the cost of grading higher than the card's market value.
Card Description
Commemorates Game 3 of the 1970 National League Playoffs where Ty Cline scored the winning run for the Cincinnati Reds against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Notable Features
Features the iconic black borders of the 1971 Topps set, which are notorious among collectors for showing wear very easily.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The dot matrix printing pattern in the photo and the specific shade of the yellow and blue ink are consistent with original 1971 Topps production.
Owner Notes
Scanned: 2026-06-08T11:46:53.126414