What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1959 Topps #242 Ron Samford?

The card is available ungraded, but a graded version in Grade 9 is listed at $110.

Is the 1959 Topps Baseball a popular sport card?

Yes, this card belongs to the Baseball sport category from the 1959 Topps set.

What is the card number for Ron Samford in this set?

Ron Samford is card number #242 in the 1959 Topps Baseball set.

Ron Samford [White Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1959 Topps Baseball

What the Ron Samford [White Back] #242 (1959 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Ron Samford [White Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $110. Prices updated July 2026.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, buy any version, as Gray Back, Standard, and White Back are all priced at $2. These versions offer no significant difference in rarity or perceived value beyond the basic card itself. If your goal is simply to own the Ron Samford #242, stick to the $2 options. Paying more for these specific versions is unwarranted, as they share identical low market value.

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Gray BackRon Samford [Gray Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.37$97.47eBay ↗

StandardRon Samford #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.23$511.59eBay ↗

White Back— this pageRon Samford [White Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.13$109.5eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1959 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #242

Ron Samford [White Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Ron Samford [White Back] #242 runs around $2, a Grade 9 about $110, and a PSA 10 commands null.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$110	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1959 Topps #242 Ron Samford?: The card is available ungraded, but a graded version in Grade 9 is listed at $110.
Is the 1959 Topps Baseball a popular sport card?: Yes, this card belongs to the Baseball sport category from the 1959 Topps set.
What is the card number for Ron Samford in this set?: Ron Samford is card number #242 in the 1959 Topps Baseball set.