1974 Topps Don Newhauser #114
Don Newhauser · Topps · Base Card
Player
Don Newhauser
Set
1974 Topps
Year
1974
Card #
#114
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 80/20 at top). Bottom left corner shows rounding. Visible surface wear and some toning on the white borders.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Newhauser was a middle-reliever with a brief career. This card is primarily sought after by complete set collectors or Red Sox enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1974 Topps players in mid-grade range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this specific card recently sold for approximately $45-60, but this specimen does not meet that grade criteria.
Description
This is a vintage 1974 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox pitcher Don Newhauser. The card features the classic 1974 design with a horizontal color banner at the top and the team name in a 'pennant' style at the bottom. The image shows Newhauser in a mid-pitch follow-through wearing the iconic baby blue Red Sox road uniform and cap.
Key Features
Vintage 1974 Topps design; collectible for Boston Red Sox team set builders; features the unique 'road' uniform aesthetics of the mid-70s.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1974 gray card stock and print registration; authentic 'pitcher' font and Red Sox team colors. Confidence is High as this is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy top border); softening and slight fraying on corners, particularly bottom left; slight yellowing/soiling on the white card stock; minor surface speckling near the player's head.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a low-cost PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk lot of 1974 Topps cards at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far outweigh the market value. Sell it 'as-is' in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer. Use keywords like '1974 Topps', 'Red Sox', and 'Vintage' in the title.