Hi everyone, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1970 Topps baseball cards sold.
1970 Topps Baseball Set:
- Contains 720 cards, each 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
- Design: Color photo within a white frame and gray border, team name at the top, player’s name in script and position at the bottom.
- Subsets: League Leaders, National and American League Playoffs, World Series, All-Stars, and team cards.
- Highlights: Yankees Rookies card featuring Thurman Munson (#189), cards of Hall of Famers like Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron.
- High-numbered cards (#553-720) are more challenging to find, including stars like Johnny Bench, Al Kaline, Willie Mays, and Nolan Ryan.
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!
1970 Topps Steve Carlton #220
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $212
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Steve Carlton Card #220
Supply: PSA has graded 1,681 of the 1970 Topps Steve Carlton cards with 12 grading gem mint 10, 123 mint 9, 526 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Lou Brock #330
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $270
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Lou Brock Card #330
Supply: PSA has graded 2,261 of the 1970 Topps Lou Brock cards with 16 grading gem mint 10, 192 mint 9, 884 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Jim Palmer #449
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $319
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Jim Palmer Card #449
Supply: PSA has graded 1,213 of the 1970 Topps Jim Palmer cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 85 mint 9, 444 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Harmon Killebrew #150
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $356
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Harmon Killebrew Card #150
Supply: PSA has graded 989 of the 1970 Topps Harmon Killebrew cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 48 mint 9, 264 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $356
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in November 2023 for $113
🔥 Top 10 Best Harmon Killebrew Baseball Cards with Recent Sales
1970 Topps Willie McCovey #250
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $355
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Willie McCovey Card #250
Supply: PSA has graded 1,095 of the 1970 Topps Willie McCovey cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 62 mint 9, 286 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Brooks Robinson #230
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $577
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Brooks Robinson Card #230
Supply: PSA has graded 1,270 of the 1970 Topps Brooks Robinson cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 62 mint 9, 370 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Frank Robinson #700
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $720
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Frank Robinson Card #700
Supply: PSA has graded 1,537 of the 1970 Topps Frank Robinson cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 61 mint 9, 426 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Bob Gibson #530
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $750
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Bob Gibson Card #530
Supply: PSA has graded 1,520 of the 1970 Topps Bob Gibson cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 77 mint 9, 366 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in November 2023 for $157
🔥 Top 10 Bob Gibson Baseball Cards Recent Sales Prices & Value
1970 Topps Tom Seaver #300
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $923
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Tom Seaver Card #300
Supply: PSA has graded 3,759 of the 1970 Topps Tom Seaver cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 118 mint 9, 972 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #10
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2023
- Sale Price: $1,260
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Carl Yastrzemski Card #10
Supply: PSA has graded 2,386 of the 1970 Topps Carl Yastrzemski cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 111 mint 9, 580 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by PWCC Auctions in September 2023 for $108
🔥 Top 15 Best Carl Yastrzemski Baseball Cards with Recent Sales
1970 Topps Ernie Banks #630
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,677
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Ernie Banks Card #630
Supply: PSA has graded 2,441 of the 1970 Topps Ernie Banks cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 96 mint 9, 664 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in December 2023 for $206
🔥 Top 15 Ernie Banks Baseball Card Recent Sales Prices & Value
1970 Topps Johnny Bench #660
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $1,757
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Johnny Bench Card #660
Supply: PSA has graded 2,937 of the 1970 Topps Johnny Bench cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 118 mint 9, 683 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Pete Rose #580
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $2,193
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Pete Rose Baseball Card #580
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,643 of the 1970 Topps Pete Rose cards with 15 grading gem mint 10, 131 grading mint 9 with the remaining grading near-mint-to-mint 8.5+ or less.
- Mint 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
🔥 The Best Pete Rose Baseball Card Values & Recent Selling Prices
1970 Topps Thurman Munson RC #189
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $2,550
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Thurman Munson Rookie Card #189
Supply: PSA has graded 6,452 of the 1970 Topps Thurman Munson rookie cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 88 mint 9, 840 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Hank Aaron #500
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: June 2023
- Sale Price: $3,000
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Hank Aaron Card #500
Supply: PSA has graded 4,189 of the 1970 Topps Hank Aaron cards with 6 grading gem mint 10, 84 mint 9, 544 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in January 2024 for $494
1970 Topps Reggie Jackson #140
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $3,360
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Reggie Jackson Card #140
Supply: PSA has graded 3,809 of the 1970 Topps Reggie Jackson cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 67 mint 9, 551 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1970 Topps Willie Mays #600
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2022
- Sale Price: $5,250
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Willie Mays Card #600
Supply: PSA has graded 3,585 of the 1970 Topps Willie Mays cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 90 mint 9, 725 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in December 2023 for $418
🔥 The Best Willie Mays Baseball Cards Recent Sales Prices & Value
1970 Topps Nolan Ryan #712
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $6,600
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Nolan Ryan Card #712
Supply: PSA has graded 6,159 of the 1970 Topps Nolan Ryan cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 129 mint 9, 905 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in January 2024 for $1,375
1970 Topps Roberto Clemente #350
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: June 2023
- Sale Price: $8,100
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Market Analysis: 1970 Topps Roberto Clemente Card #350
Supply: PSA has graded 5,399 of the 1970 Topps Roberto Clemente cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 77 mint 9, 672 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by on eBay in December 2023 for $346
🔥 The Best Roberto Clemente Baseball Cards – Recent Selling Prices
Final Thoughts
When assessing 1970 Topps baseball cards, 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 5 or 4 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 1970 Topps 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.
