1977 Topps Andre Dawson Rookie Outfielders #473
Andre Dawson, Gene Richards, John Scott, Denny Walling · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Andre Dawson, Gene Richards, John Scott, Denny Walling
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#473
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is decent but slightly favor to top/left. Corners exhibit visible rounding and softening, particularly the bottom right. Surface appears relatively clean but shows vintage edge wear.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Hall of Fame rookie cards maintain consistent demand regardless of market fluctuations. Andre Dawson remains a highly respected figure in the hobby.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $25-30, PSA 5: $40-55, PSA 6: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for similar condition range from $18 to $28. PSA 5 examples typically settle around $45, while PSA 8 examples jump significantly to $250+.
Description
This 1977 Topps card features Hall of Famer Andre Dawson in his major league rookie debut alongside fellow outfielders Gene Richards, John Scott, and Denny Walling. The card design is quintessentially 70s, featuring the 'Rookies' banner in green block letters and a red ribbon 'Outfielders' tag. The card shows Dawson in his Montreal Expos uniform.
Key Features
This is the primary rookie card for Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson (The Hawk). It is a milestone card for 1970s collectors and Montreal Expos fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The dot matrix printing pattern in the portraits and the specific 'cardboard' tan tone of the stock are correct for 1977 Topps. No signs of modern 'gloss' or reprint indicators.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear and rounding on all four corners. Slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Possible minor edge chipping on the right side. The vintage card stock is prone to minor surface staining/foxing, though none is immediately prominent here.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this raw card. For higher graded versions, COMC or MySlabs are preferred.
Selling Tips
Due to the corner wear, this card is likely not worth the cost of grading unless it looks significantly better in person (PSA 7+). List on eBay with 'Andre Dawson RC' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using the eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.