Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Card Appraisal

1974 Topps Los Angeles Dodgers Team Checklist Baseball Card (Back)

This item is the back of a vintage baseball card, specifically a 1974 Topps Los Angeles Dodgers Team Checklist. The card is rectangular, made of light-colored cardstock with a slightly textured surface, indicative of older baseball card manufacturing. The primary colors visible are cream and yellowed white for the card body, with black text, and orange and brown for the 'LOS ANGELES DODGERS team checklist' section and surrounding border. The top right corner features the yellow and orange Topps logo with '74' indicating the year of issue. The text is printed clearly, showcasing information about the team's manager, Tom Lasorda, including his height, weight, batting and throwing hands, birth date, and hometown. Below Lasorda's information, there are two columns listing player names, card numbers, and positions, which serve as a checklist. The card exhibits significant signs of wear and aging, including discoloration and yellowing characteristic of vintage paper products. The edges and corners are visibly worn, with chipping and some fraying, particularly on the top and left edges, and a noticeable ding or crease on the top left corner. This wear suggests handling and age, contributing to its patina. The overall craftsmanship is typical for mass-produced sports cards of the era, focusing on functionality over intricate design. No specific maker's marks are visible beyond the Topps logo itself, which is standard for their products. The card's condition, while showing wear, does not appear to have major tears or repairs, making the wear consistent with its age and use as a collectible.