Quick answer
A 1960 Topps Carl Yastrzemski rookie (#148) sells for roughly $90 to $175 raw in played condition, about $230 to $375 in PSA 5 to 6, about $800 in PSA 7 and about $2,300 in PSA 8. PSA 9 copies are very rare and have sold for over $20,000.
What it's worth by grade
| Condition | Recent value |
|---|---|
| Raw, played | $90–$175 |
| PSA 5–6 | $230–$375 |
| PSA 7 | about $800 |
| PSA 8 | about $2,300 |
| PSA 9 | $20,000+ (very rare) |
Based on price-guide estimates and recent sold prices through October 2026.
Sources: SportsCardsPro: 1960 Topps Yastrzemski #148 · Vintage Card Prices: 1960 Topps #148
How to spot it
- Card #148, Boston Red Sox.
- “Sport Magazine 1960 Rookie Star” across the top left, with a red, white and blue banner.
- Yaz is in a Red Sox cap in a round photo on the right.
What moves the price
- Centering: the busy design makes off-center copies easy to spot.
- Corners and creases: most copies were handled by kids, so sharp ones are scarce.
- Grade: the jump from PSA 7 to PSA 8 nearly triples the value.
Pro tip: In New England these sell well locally. Red Sox fans want this card in any condition.
Have one? What to do next
- Don't clean it or take it out of the holderFingerprints, wiping and flattening all lower the grade.
- Take two clear photosFront and back, in daylight, flat on a dark surface.
- Compare to recent sold pricesSame card, same grade. Asking prices don't count.
- Get offersSell it on its own, or as part of your whole collection for one cash offer.
