Steve Carlton
Baseball (Trading Card Game/Collectible) • Topps Heritage Baseball (Real One Autographs - 1972 Design)
Card Type
Real One Autographs / Pitcher
Set & Number
Topps Heritage Baseball (Real One Autographs - 1972 Design) - ROA-SC
Rarity
Autograph Insert (Short Print)
Edition & Language
Standard / Heritage • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$60.00 - $120.00 (Raw); $150.00 - $250.00 (Graded PSA 9/10)
Recent Sales
Comparable Steve Carlton Heritage autographs from the 1970s throw-back sets generally sell in the $75 range raw, while graded Gem Mint copies can command a premium above $200.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom based on the white inner border. The edges and corners appear sharp through the top-loader, with no visible surface scratches on the card itself, though the plastic holder shows some glare.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading. Because it is an on-card autograph of a Hall of Fame pitcher in the popular Heritage brand, professional authentication and a high grade (PSA 9 or 10) significantly increases market liquidity and value.
Card Description
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Steve Carlton in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform. The card uses the 1972 Topps design with burlap-style borders and a circular position indicator. It contains a hand-signed on-card signature in blue ink.
Notable Features
Hand-signed on-card autograph (not a sticker); 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' text printed on the front; 1972 Topps retro design aesthetics.
Authentication Notes
The signature shows the fluid stroke characteristic of Carlton. The Topps Heritage logo in the upper left and the specific texture of the card stock match known authentic modern Topps Heritage releases.
Scanned: 2026-03-07T17:35:19.783716