1973 Kellogg's Baseball Card # 54 Ron Santo (HOF)

Description: 1973 Kellogg's Baseball Card # 54 Ron Santo (HOF) - Chicago Cubs (NM) 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.1973 Kellogg’s Baseball Trading Card SetSwitching things up, 1973 Kellogg’s Baseball trading card set might be the most distinct of the cereal manufacturer’s releases simply because it took a break from using 3-D.Product DetailsWhile Kellogg's baseball cards are known primarily for their 3-D designs, 1973 Kellogg's Baseball trading card set opted against the signature lenticular style and went for a more traditional look.It's a one-year blip but it makes the set notable more for what's missing rather than what's there.1973 Kellogg's Baseball Trading Card Set DetailsThe 1973 Kellogg's Baseball trading card set checklist maintains the previous year's 54 cards. Hall of Fame highlights include Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson, Tom Seaver, Willie Stargell, and Al Kaline. Pete Rose is another noteworthy name in the set.Other than the lack of lenticular 3-D, the overall look of 1973 Kellogg's Baseball is consistent with other sets from the cereal maker back then. The tops and bottoms of the card fronts have a line of stars, a shape the Kellogg's folks love to incorporate into many of their designs. Player images are inside a shield. This element wasn't used in other sets as a photo frame, but Kellogg's used shields as a spot for the player's position.Card backs are consistent with other years. They come packed with a small portrait, vitals, full stats, and even a write-up. The text is understandably small, so it can be a little tricky to read.1973 Kellogg's Baseball trading cards measure 2 1/4 by 3 1/2", which is slightly larger than the 3-D sets.Starting in 1973, collectors could not only get cards in cereal boxes, but they could get an entire set in a mail-away offer. Today, this makes the cards more common. It also means that it's not too difficult to find them in top condition. Because of this, the set (and most Kellogg's sets going forward) is much more affordable.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. 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