Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente (1934–1972) was a Hall of Fame right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, celebrated for elite hitting, a famously strong throwing arm, and major humanitarian work; he became one of baseball’s most respected figures and a cultural icon, especially in Latin American baseball history.

First issued in the 1967 Topps Baseball set in the United States as card #400, released by Topps during the 1967 baseball card season.

• The card is commonly cataloged as 'Bob Clemente' on the front, reflecting Topps' use of Roberto Clemente's nickname.
• 1967 is considered one of Clemente’s key-era cards because it comes from the year he won the National League batting title with a .357 average.
• High-grade examples are strongly value-driven by centering and corner quality, with graded 10 copies extremely rare and historically commanding six-figure prices.

Condition. Check centering first, then corners, edges, surface gloss, and print registration; common flaws include off-centering, corner wear, light surface scratches, wax/stain marks, and color loss on the dark borders.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve plus rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep in a cool dry environment, avoid sunlight and humidity, and use archival pages or boxes for long-term storage.

Authenticity. 1967 Topps cards should show period-correct paper stock, aging, printing texture, and vintage Topps design details; beware overly bright paper, modern gloss, incorrect font/layout, and suspiciously sharp edges on an otherwise old card. Graded encapsulation from a reputable service is the safest authentication route.