Hi everyone, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1971 Topps baseball cards sold.
1971 Topps Baseball Set:
- Contains 752 cards, each 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
- Design: Large color photo within a white frame and black border, prone to chipping and wear.
- Player’s name, team, and position, along with a facsimile signature, on the black border.
- Features stars and Hall of Famers like Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays, Thurman Munson, Pete Rose, and Nolan Ryan.
- Specialty cards: Statistical leaders, World Series, and playoff highlights.
- High-number cards (#644-752) are scarce, with many being short-printed.
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!
1971 Topps Harmon Killebrew #550
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2022
- Sale Price: $229
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Harmon Killebrew Card #550
Supply: PSA has graded 1,383 of the 1971 Topps Harmon Killebrew cards with none grading gem mint 10, 44 mint 9, 419 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in October 2023 for $229
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $151
🔥 Top 10 Best Harmon Killebrew Baseball Cards with Recent Sales
1971 Topps Jim Palmer #570
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2022
- Sale Price: $250
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Jim Palmer Card #570
Supply: PSA has graded 1,279 of the 1971 Topps Jim Palmer cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 34 mint 9, 347 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #530
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $277
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Carl Yastrzemski Card #530
Supply: PSA has graded 2,562 of the 1971 Topps Carl Yastrzemski cards with none grading gem mint 10, 38 mint 9, 545 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $277
🔥 Top 15 Best Carl Yastrzemski Baseball Cards with Recent Sales
1971 Topps Lou Brock #625
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: October 2022
- Sale Price: $304
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Lou Brock Card #625
Supply: PSA has graded 1,263 of the 1971 Topps Lou Brock cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 12 mint 9, 266 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Al Kaline #180
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $306
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Al Kaline Card #180
Supply: PSA has graded 1,595 of the 1971 Topps Al Kaline cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 13 mint 9, 223 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $306
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $78
🔥 Top 15 Al Kaline Baseball Card Recent Sales Prices & Value
1971 Topps Frank Robinson #640
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $390
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Frank Robinson Card #640
Supply: PSA has graded 1,576 of the 1971 Topps Frank Robinson cards with none grading gem mint 10, 8 mint 9, 272 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Rod Carew #210
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $406
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Rod Carew Card #210
Supply: PSA has graded 2,107 of the 1971 Topps Rod Carew cards with none grading gem mint 10, 15 mint 9, 337 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Bob Gibson #450
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $540
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Bob Gibson Card #450
Supply: PSA has graded 1,556 of the 1971 Topps Bob Gibson cards with none grading gem mint 10, 32 mint 9, 292 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold by Heritage Auctions in November 2023 for $540
🔥 Top 10 Bob Gibson Baseball Cards Recent Sales Prices & Value
1971 Topps Ted Simmons RC #117
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $585
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Ted Simmons Rookie Card #117
Supply: PSA has graded 2,216 of the 1971 Topps Ted Simmons rookie cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 21 mint 9, 351 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Tom Seaver #160
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $724
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Tom Seaver Card #160
Supply: PSA has graded 2,493 of the 1971 Topps Tom Seaver cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 5 mint 9, 319 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Ernie Banks #525
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $860
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Ernie Banks Card #525
Supply: PSA has graded 2,008 of the 1971 Topps Ernie Banks cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 6 mint 9, 245 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $212
🔥 Top 15 Ernie Banks Baseball Card Recent Sales Prices & Value
1971 Topps Hank Aaron #400
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $890
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Hank Aaron Card #400
Supply: PSA has graded 4,636 of the 1971 Topps Hank Aaron cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 39 mint 9, 587 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold by PWCC Auctions in November 2023 for $300
1971 Topps Joe Morgan #264
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December
- Sale Price: $898
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Joe Morgan Card #264
Supply: PSA has graded 1,035 of the 1971 Topps Joe Morgan cards with none grading gem mint 10, 12 mint 9, 155 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Brooks Robinson #300
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $911
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Brooks Robinson Card #300
Supply: PSA has graded 1,393 of the 1971 Topps Brooks Robinson cards with none grading gem mint 10, 12 mint 9, 195 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in October 2023 for $227
🔥 Top 10 Best Brooks Robinson Baseball Cards with Recent Sales
1971 Topps Bert Blyleven RC #26
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $993
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Bert Blyleven Rookie Card #26
Supply: PSA has graded 3,446 of the 1971 Topps Bert Blyleven rookie cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 20 mint 9, 283 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Nolan Ryan #513
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,683
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Nolan Ryan Card #513
Supply: PSA has graded 6,259 of the 1971 Topps Nolan Ryan cards with none grading gem mint 10, 31 mint 9, 595 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in October 2023 for $562
1971 Topps Willie Mays #600
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,802
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Willie Mays Card #600
Supply: PSA has graded 3,243 of the 1971 Topps Willie Mays cards with none grading gem mint 10, 12 mint 9, 303 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $478
🔥 The Best Willie Mays Baseball Cards Recent Sales Prices & Value
1971 Topps Johnny Bench #250
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $1,930
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Johnny Bench Card #250
Supply: PSA has graded 2,337 of the 1971 Topps Johnny Bench cards with none grading gem mint 10, 8 mint 9, 172 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Reggie Jackson #20
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $2,070
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Reggie Jackson Card #20
Supply: PSA has graded 2,978 of the 1971 Topps Reggie Jackson cards with none grading gem mint 10, 11 mint 9, 166 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1971 Topps Pete Rose #100
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $2,203
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Pete Rose Baseball Card #100
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,963 of the 1971 Topps Pete Rose cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 15 grading mint 9, 205 NM-MT 8 and the rest nm 7 or less.
- Mint 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $256
1971 Topps Roberto Clemente #630
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $2,377
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Roberto Clemente Card #630
Supply: PSA has graded 4,358 of the 1970 Topps Roberto Clemente cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 16 mint 9, 447 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 7 Value:
- PSA 7 sold by on eBay in December 2023 for $898
🔥 The Best Roberto Clemente Baseball Cards – Recent Selling Prices
1971 Topps Thurman Munson #5
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $4,572
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Market Analysis: 1971 Topps Thurman Munson Card #5
Supply: PSA has graded 4,558 of the 1971 Topps Thurman Munson cards with none grading gem mint 10, 5 mint 9, 127 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
Final Thoughts
When assessing 1971 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 1971 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.
