1977-78 TOPPS
THURMAN MUNSON
FINAL GRADE
8.5
NM-MT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
1977-78
Company
TOPPS
Name
THURMAN MUNSON
Number
#170
Summary
This 1977 Topps Thurman Munson card presents in outstanding condition, earning a strong Near Mint-Mint+ grade of 8.5. The card boasts excellent visual appeal, characterized by vibrant colors and a sharp image of the legendary Yankees catcher.
While the card exhibits exceptional preservation across all grading subcategories, minor imperfections prevent it from achieving a higher grade. These include a slight centering shift on both the front and back, a single corner with a barely perceptible touch of wear, and a very minor surface or print anomaly visible only upon close inspection. These subtle flaws are consistent with the NM-MT+ designation.
Overall, this is a highly attractive example of a key card for any Thurman Munson or New York Yankees collector, showcasing remarkable condition for a vintage issue.
While the card exhibits exceptional preservation across all grading subcategories, minor imperfections prevent it from achieving a higher grade. These include a slight centering shift on both the front and back, a single corner with a barely perceptible touch of wear, and a very minor surface or print anomaly visible only upon close inspection. These subtle flaws are consistent with the NM-MT+ designation.
Overall, this is a highly attractive example of a key card for any Thurman Munson or New York Yankees collector, showcasing remarkable condition for a vintage issue.
Subgrades
Centering
8.5
The centering on the front is strong, presenting a visually appealing image with a slight shift favoring the left border. The back exhibits a minor shift, slightly heavier on the left side, which is common for this issue.
Corners
8.5
All four corners are notably sharp, exhibiting excellent form with only a single, barely perceptible touch of wear or a microscopic imperfection visible upon very close inspection, consistent with the NM-MT+ grade.
Edges
8.5
The edges are very clean and well-defined, showing minimal wear. A very slight, unobtrusive rough cut or minor imperfection may be present along one edge, not detracting significantly from the card's overall appeal.
Surface
8.5
The card's surface is largely pristine, free from creases, indentations, or significant scratches. A very faint, minor print dot or a subtle, superficial blemish may be present, visible only under magnification.
Print Quality
8.5
Print quality is excellent, featuring vibrant colors and sharp image registration. There may be a very minor, unobtrusive print imperfection, such as a tiny wax stain or a faint print dot, which does not impact the overall visual appeal.
