1971 Topps Phil Niekro #30 BGS 8

The 1971 Topps baseball card set is famous for its distinctive black borders, making high-grade examples incredibly difficult to find. This card features Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro during his dominant tenure with the Atlanta Braves.

Card Details

• Year: 1971
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 30
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 8

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 9
• Population in Higher Grades: 4
• Total Graded Population: 59

Career Highlights

• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
• Five-time All-Star selection in 1969, 1975, 1978, 1982, and 1984.
• Five-time Gold Glove Award winner from 1978 to 1980 and 1982 to 1983.
• Honored with the Roberto Clemente Award in 1980.
• Led the National League in ERA in 1967 and in victories in 1974 and 1979.
• Played professionally for the Milwaukee Braves (1964-1965), Atlanta Braves (1966-1983, 1987), New York Yankees (1984-1985), Cleveland Indians (1986-1987), and Toronto Blue Jays (1987).