ERNIE BANKS | 1971 TOPPS 525 | PSA VG-EX 4

PSA Graded Card – Certification #64088314 – Grade: VG-EX 4

This card is from the 1971 Topps Baseball set and features Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. The card design is iconic for its era, known for the bold black borders, which are susceptible to wear and chipping. The player’s name, team (Cubs), and position (1st base) appear at the top with a black background and colored text. The photo is a color image of Ernie Banks in a Chicago Cubs uniform, holding a bat and smiling at the ballpark. There is a facsimile (printed, not hand-signed) autograph of ‘Ernest Banks’ on the card front. The back (not visible) typically includes career stats. This example is graded PSA VG-EX 4, indicating visible wear, slight rounding of corners, and some edge wear, which is common for this issue due to the black border. The set is historically significant and highly collected, with Ernie Banks being one of baseball’s legendary players. The facsimile autograph is a notable visual element, but the card is not a real autograph issue.

Card Details:

Subject: ERNIE BANKS

Card Name: 1971 TOPPS

Card Number: 525

Team: Chicago Cubs