Hi everyone, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1961 Topps baseball cards sold.
1961 Topps Baseball Set:
- Consists of 587 cards, each 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
- Vertical format with large color player photographs and names/team affiliations at the bottom.
- Innovations: Numbered checklists, statistical leader cards, and ten “Baseball Thrills” cards.
- Anchored by League Leaders Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris (#44), Stan Musial (#290), Mickey Mantle (#307), Sandy Koufax (#344).
- Scarce high numbers: #s 523-589.
- One of the most sought-after sets of the 1960s.
Remember, the market is always changing, so check back for updates. Generally, this list is in ascending order of value, starting with the least expensive and ending with the most valuable card.
Without any further ado, let’s jump into the list!
1961 Topps Warren Spahn #200
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: August 2020
- Sale Price: $533
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Warren Spahn Card #200
Supply: PSA has graded 1,942 of the 1961 Topps Warren Spahn cards with none grading gem mint 10, 29 mint 9, 224 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by PWCC Auctions in August 2020 for $533
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in October 2023 for $159
🔥 Top 25 Most Valuable Warren Spahn Baseball Cards to Buy Now
1961 Topps Brooks Robinson #10
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: September 2022
- Sale Price: $1,260
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Brooks Robinson Baseball Card #10
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,031 of the 1961 Topps Brooks Robinson cards with none grading gem mint 10, 83 mint 9, 539 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in October 2023 for $305
🔥 Top 25 Most Valuable Brooks Robinson Baseball Cards to Buy Now
1961 Topps Bob Gibson #211
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $2,640
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Bob Gibson Card #211
Supply: PSA has graded 3,087 of the 1961 Topps Bob Gibson cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 47 mint 9, 502 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1961 Topps Juan Marichal RC #417
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $2,827
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Juan Marichal Rookie Card #417
Supply: PSA has graded 3,290 of the 1961 Topps Juan Marichal rookie cards with 6 grading gem mint 10, 89 mint 9, 589 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1961 Topps Carl Yastrzemski RC #287
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $3,100
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Carl Yastrzemski Rookie Card #287
Supply: PSA has graded 4,606 of the 1961 Topps Carl Yastrzemski rookie cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 69 mint 9, 571 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1961 Topps Al Kaline #429
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $3,175
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Al Kaline Card #429
Supply: PSA has graded 1,942 of the 1961 Topps Al Kaline cards with none grading gem mint 10, 28 mint 9, 298 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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🔥 Top 15 Al Kaline Baseball Card Recent Sales Prices & Value
1961 Topps Stan Musial #290
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $3,189
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Stan Musial Card #211
Supply: PSA has graded 3,513 of the 1961 Topps Stan Musial cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 50 mint 9, 473 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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1961 Topps Yogi Berra #425
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: August 2023
- Sale Price: $4,320
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Yogi Berra Card #425
Supply: PSA has graded 2,585 of the 1961 Topps Yogi Berra cards with none grading gem mint 10, 30 mint 9, 305 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by PWCC Auctions in November 2023 for $420
🔥 Yogi Berra Baseball Card List – Top 20 Best & Most Valuable
1961 Topps Ernie Banks #350
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $4,320
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Ernie Banks Baseball Card #350
Supply: PSA has graded 3,115 of the 1961 Topps Ernie Banks cards with none grading gem mint 10, 55 mint 9, 487 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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🔥 Top 15 Ernie Banks Baseball Card Recent Sales Prices & Value
1961 Topps Sandy Koufax #344
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: August 2021
- Sale Price: $5,251
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Sandy Koufax Card #344
Supply: PSA has graded 5,129 of the 1961 Topps Sandy Koufax cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 46 mint 9, 563 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold by PWCC Auctions in August 2021 for $5,251
- PSA 8 Value:
1961 Topps Roberto Clemente #388
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $5,800
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Roberto Clemente Baseball Card #388
Supply: PSA has graded 6,286 of the 1961 Topps Roberto Clemente cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 97 mint 9, 743 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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🔥 The Best Roberto Clemente Baseball Cards – Recent Selling Prices
1961 Topps Roger Maris #2
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Goldin Auctions
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $9,420
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Roger Maris Baseball Card #2
Supply: PSA has graded 5,112 of the 1961 Topps Roger Maris cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 23 mint 9, 306 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
1961 Topps Hank Aaron #415
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $10,800
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Hank Aaron Baseball Card #300
Supply: PSA has graded 3,995 of the 1961 Topps Hank Aaron cards with none grading gem mint 10, 53 mint 9, 407 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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1961 Topps Willie Mays #150
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $18,600
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #150
Supply: PSA has graded 6,324 of the 1961 Topps Willie Mays cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 38 mint 9 and the remaining NM-MT 8 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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🔥 The Best Willie Mays Baseball Cards Recent Sales Prices & Value
1961 Topps Mickey Mantle #300
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $37,200
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Market Analysis: 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle Baseball Card #300
Supply: PSA has graded 9,824 of the 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 71 mint 9, 512 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
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🔥 Top 20 Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Recent Sales Prices & Value
Final Thoughts
When assessing 1951 Bowman baseball cards, their condition is key to determining value, with near-mint and mint cards fetching high prices due to their scarcity in top condition. Collectors should consider PSA 7 or 6 grades for affordability, while those on a budget might go for PSA 2 or 3 cards, which are much cheaper.
It’s important to research thoroughly, invest wisely, and be cautious of counterfeits. Keep checking for updates and share your thoughts on top 1951 Bowman cards for collecting. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your card collecting journey!
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From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
