Certificate #E0ADBC7A1202 · Baseball

Hank Aaron

Topps · #550 · 1976

9.0 TCGAI Score

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Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.

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Graded by John Iezzi · Apr 16, 2026 · 281 views

Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check	Front	Back
Centering	8	10
Corners	9	9
Edges	8.5	9
Surface	9	9.5

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 9

$170

$130 – $270 · 3 sales

Raw, ungraded

$19.26

$8.77 – $40.00 · 37 listings

Grading premium

+783%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade	Average	Range and sales
Raw	$19.26	$8.77 – $40.00 · 37 listings
Grade 4	$35.00	$35.00 – $45.00 · 3 sales
Grade 5	$70.00	1 sale
Grade 6	$70.00	$70.00 – $75.00 · 2 sales
Grade 7	$170	$130 – $270 · 3 sales

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 7/10

Price steady in recent 30 days for graded 9 at $2,700 with prior gains; Aaron's enduring Hall of Fame status maintains collector interest[1].

Next months. Stable with potential uptick in high grades due to scarcity.

Long term. Moderate appreciation driven by historical significance and low top-grade populations.

History

Hank Aaron, legendary MLB player known as Hammerin' Hank, broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record in 1974 with his 715th homer; this 1976 Topps #550 card depicts him in his Milwaukee Brewers home uniform as Designated Hitter after moving from Atlanta Braves[4].

First released in 1976 as part of the Topps Baseball series in the United States[1][4].

One of three Hank Aaron cards in 1976 Topps set: Base, Record Breaker[1]
Shows Aaron in Brewers uniform and batting helmet with 'Des. Hitter' designation[4]
Issued during twilight of Aaron's career post-record-breaking 1974 season

Rarity and print run

Tier: Common
Print run: Very High
First printed in: 1976 Topps Baseball[1]
Demand: Medium
Supply: Abundant

Base card from high-print run Topps set
High population in mid-grades, extremely scarce in graded 10 (only 1 known)[3]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues common in Topps cards, print defects, edge wear, corner fraying; off-center borders and wax stains typical flaws for 1970s Topps.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with UV-protective sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use card savers for ungraded copies.

Authenticity. Examine print quality, holofoil on graded labels for graded; verify Topps logo and card stock thickness; no known reprints for this base card, consult graded population report[3].

Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, steelcitycollectibles.com, psacard.com, sabr.org, sportscardspro.com

Card details

Name: Hank Aaron
Game: Baseball
Set: Topps (Unknown)
Number: 550
Year: 1976
Rarity: Base
Language: English
Manufacturer: Topps
Identification: Matched on eBay
Certificate: #E0ADBC7A1202
Graded on: Apr 16, 2026
Views: 281

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