1968 Topps Johnny Bench Rookie Card

[Big Red Machine]

Here is the earliest Bench card (1967)

[sixpointone]

Hi Big Red Machine,

That postcard is truly outstanding! It would have been nice if Topps could have used a picture like that on his rookie card.

BTW, I forgot to say that I always found it interesting that his Kahn's card says "John Bench" on it.

Thanks for sharing!

Best always,
John

[sixpointone]

Hi All,

I'm unsure if I'm allowed to post the link here, but there is a 1968 Bench rookie, graded PSA 10, currently on eBay. It seems like a great card, but unfortunately it's outside of what I have budgeted. If I could get it, I would in a heart beat. Possibly one day I'll be able to track one down.

Best always,
John

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sixpointone

Hi All,

I'm unsure if I'm allowed to post the link here, but there is a 1968 Bench rookie, graded PSA 10, currently on eBay. It seems like a great card, but unfortunately it's outside of what I have budgeted. If I could get it, I would in a heart beat. Possibly one day I'll be able to track one down.

Best always,
John

Links are generally ok to post.....BTW, when the grades get above 8, it seems very subjective.

[sixpointone]

Hi Leon,

Thanks for the insight, and also thanks for this message board!

Here is the link to the PSA 10... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Topps-2...MAAOSwMHdXRIYt

I'm glad that if I never get to own a PSA 10 Bench rookie, that I have one I like. I still need to get it graded one of these days.

Best always,
John

[sixpointone]

Hi All,

I decided to post some new pictures of my Johnny Bench rookie card (outside of the case) as well as my 1970 Bench. In the near future I hope to take some pictures of other Bench items I own.

Best,
John

[sixpointone]

Hi All,

I have a card grading question. In a couple weeks there will be a card show near me where PSA will be there grading cards. As such I am planning on likely bringing my Johnny Bench rookie card with me to be graded. Might anyone hear have insight on the turnaround time for that, as well as the potential costs involved? Any and all insight is much appreciated.

Best,
John