Lou Brock

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 7/10

Recent graded 8 sales flat at ~$200-208, graded 7 slight dip but HOF status maintains floor[3][4].

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations in mid-grades

Long term. Gradual appreciation for high grades due to scarcity

History

Lou Brock was a Hall of Fame outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, renowned as one of baseball's greatest base stealers with 938 career stolen bases (record held for 12 years until Rickey Henderson), 3,023 hits, 900 RBI, .293 batting average; traded from Chicago Cubs in 1964, he propelled Cardinals to NL pennant and World Series win, first to hit 20 HR and steal 50 bases in a season; elected to Hall of Fame in 1985[2].

1967, as part of the Topps Baseball set released in the United States[1][2].

• Brock held MLB stolen base record from 1977-1981[2]
• Card depicts him with St. Louis Cardinals[1]
• Part of 1967 Topps set featuring stars like Mantle, Mays, Aaron[1]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

High

First printed in

1967 Topps Baseball[1][2]

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• Base card from large 1967 Topps production run
• High population in mid-grades (graded 7:350, graded 8:316), scarce GEM MT 10 (1 pop)[2]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, corner wear, edge chipping, print defects common in 1967 Topps; surface scratches from wax pack residue[2].

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with UV protection, maintain 45-55% humidity, avoid direct light and stacking pressure.

Authenticity. Examine print quality, card stock thickness, black borders for 1967 Topps authenticity; no known reprints; graded grading recommended, verify population reports[2].