1970 Topps Baseball Card # 420 Ken McMullen - Washington Senators (VG/EX)

Description: 1970 Topps Baseball Card # 420 Ken McMullen - Washington Senators (VG/EX) 1970-1979 Baseball Cards1970s baseball cards are largely considered to be the last of the vintage baseball cards. During the 1970s, more people were starting to recognize the collectible value of baseball cards. For most, though, it was still about having fun and connecting with their favorite players and teams, with little regard for the financial value of the cards themselves. Today, there are many valuable 1970s baseball cards, including a large selection of Hall of Famer rookie cards. Among the many Hall of Famers who made their cardboard debuts during the 1970s are Ozzie Smith, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Robin Yount, Carlton Fisk, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Winfield and Paul Molitor.In addition to the abundance of key rookie cards, the condition is also a factor in determining value. Some sets hold up better than others. And then there’s 1971 Topps, which is easily one of the most condition-sensitive sets in the history of the hobby. Although the black borders look great, they don’t hold up well. This has led to big premiums for cards that have sharp corners and edges. Another factor that contributes to the value of 1970s baseball cards is that up until 1974, Topps issued several different series over the course of a season. This led to many short prints that carry a premium still today.1970 Topps Baseball Trading Card SetWhile it won’t win any beauty contests, 1970 Topps Baseball Trading Card set includes a deep checklist, the rookie card for Thurman Munson, and a variety of different insert sets. Product Details Headlined by the rookie card for Thurman Munson, 1970 Topps Baseball trading card set offers a rather underwhelming start to the new decade. While the design is not likely to impress, the incredible size of the checklist is arguably the most noteworthy aspect of the release.1970 Topps Baseball trading card set consists of a staggering 720 cards, the largest set from the company to that point in time. Unfortunately, the unremarkable card design is also one of the most forgettable in the entire history of Topps.The base card design in 1970 Topps Baseball trading card set consists of a posed player photo that is surrounded by a nondescript gray border. The team nickname is located in the upper right-hand corner of the image, while the player's name and position are set outside the photo along the bottom edge. Uninspired and unflattering, to say the least, the problem is compounded by the popularity of card designs in previous and subsequent years.As a result, the 1970 Topps Baseball trading card set is largely forgotten in comparison to those from other years during the period. The brightest part of the the card's design is on the back. A vibrant combo of blue and yellow are used for the customary biographical and statistical information, providing a stunning contrast to the front of the card.In addition to familiar subset options, including League Leaders (#61-72), World Series Highlights (#305-310) and The Sporting News All-Stars (#450-469), Playoff Highlights (#195-202) make their debut in 1970 Topps Baseball. The cards present a summary of the inaugural NLCS series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, and the first ALCS series between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins. There are also generic series checklists, team cards and multi-player Rookie Stars cards.Devoid of any key Hall of Fame rookie cards, Thurman Munson is the top rookie option in 1970 Topps Baseball. Less-heralded players with rookie cards in the set include Vida Blue, Bill Buckner, Hal McRae, Bill Russell, Larry Bowa, and Darrell Evans.Released in a total of seven series, the high-number cards (#634-720) are slightly more difficult to find. Near the top of the list, the card for Nolan Ryan garners the most attention. Also notable, collectors gravitate toward the sophomore card for Reggie Jackson.The changing times were immediately realized as the 1970 Topps Baseball set saw the first price increase for a wax pack since 1952. To lessen the impact of the jump in pack price from five cents to ten, Topps included three different insert sets. Each wax pack contained either a player biopic booklet, a poster or a Scratch-Off game card.The Booklets measure 2-1/2" x 3-7/16" and feature a picture of the player on the front, short comic in the middle, and the checklist on the back. The collectible Posters, measuring 8-11/16" x 9-5/8" when unfolded, include large color portraits as well as a smaller black-and-white action photos for each player. The Scratch-Off game cards measure 3-3/8" x 5" and include a picture on the front and are made of rigid cardboard. The backs of the cards include a scoreboard and instructions on how to play the game.A handful of variation and error cards can be found within the 1970 Topps Baseball card set. Six of the set's checklists have different variations, however none carry any sort of premium. Additionally, the first 546 cards of the 1970 Topps Baseball set was released in Canada under the name 1970 O-Pee-Chee Baseball.How We Grade: Gem Mint (GMT): (10.0) A flawless card. To be in Gem Mint condition, a card’s borders must have a ratio of 50/50 side to side and top to bottom. Mint (MT): (9.0-9.5) A perfect card. Well-centered with parallel borders which appear equal to the naked eye. Four sharp, square corners. No creases, edge dents, surface scratches, paper flaws, loss of luster, yellowing or fading, regardless of age. No imperfectly printed cards – out of register, badly cut or ink flawed – or card stained by contact with gum, wax or other substances can be considered truly Mint, even if new out of the pack. Generally, to be considered in Mint condition, a card’s borders must exist in a ratio of 60/40 side to side and top to bottom. Near Mint/Mint (NM/MT): (8.0-8.5) A super high-end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance, but upon closer inspection, may exhibit a very slight wax stain on reverse, slight fraying at one or two corners, or a minor printing imperfection. Centering must be app. 65/35 to 70/30 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Near Mint (NM): (7.0-7.5) A nearly perfect card at first glance, but upon closer inspection, may have slight surface wear, slight fraying on some corners, slightly out-of-register picture focus, a minor printing blemish or slight wax stain on reverse. Centering must be 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Excellent/Near Mint (EX/NM): (6.0-6.5) Card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect. A very light scratch. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. Card may have minor wax stain on reverse, may have very slight nothing on edges. Centering must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Excellent (EX): (5.0-5.5) Corners are still fairly sharp with only moderate wear. Card borders may be off center as much as 85/15. No creases. May have very minor gum, wax or product stains, front or back. Surfaces may show slight loss of luster from rubbing across other cards. Dark bordered cards may have one or two small nicks. Very Good/Excellent (VG/EX): (4.0-4.5) Shows obvious handling, but still looks nice. Corners may be rounded or have minor creases. No major creases, tape marks or extraneous markings or writing. Surfaces does exhibit loss of luster, but the printing is intact. May have paper wrinkles. May show major gum, wax or other packaging stains. All four borders visible, though the ratio may be as poor as 95/5. Exhibits honest wear. Very Good (VG): (3.0-3.5) A well-worn card, but exhibits no intentional damage or abuse. May be “Mis-cut or Off-Center” with no border visible. May have major or multiple creases, however, creases are not so deep as to show the underlying paper. This card is completely readable, has not been written on, and has no tape marks or holes. Corner rounding may extend well beyond the border. Good (GD) (2.0-2.5) Shows excessive wear, along with damage or abuse. Will show all the wear characteristics of a Very Good card, along with such damage as thumb tack holes in or near margins, evidence of having been taped or pasted, perhaps small tears around the edges or creases so heavily as to break the cardboard. Backs may show minor added pen or pencil writing or be missing small bits of paper. Still basically a complete card. Poor (P): (1.0-1.5) A card that has been tortured to death. Corners or other areas may be torn off. Card may have been trimmed, show holes from a paper punch or have been used for BB gun practice. Front may have extraneous pen or pencil writing, or other defacement. Major portions of front or back design may be missing. Not a pretty sight. We believe that all our listings are 100% Original and Authentic unless otherwise noted. 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