1977 Topps Rookie Shortstops #473 Bob Bailor / Kiko Garcia / Craig Reynolds / Alex Taveras
Bob Bailor, Kiko Garcia, Craig Reynolds, Alex Taveras · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Bob Bailor, Kiko Garcia, Craig Reynolds, Alex Taveras
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#473
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Card shows significant top-to-bottom off-centering (approx 80/20) and soft bottom-right/top-right corners. Surface appears clean but edges show minor white chipping.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is considered a 'common' rookie card from the 1970s. Demand is limited to team collectors (Blue Jays/Orioles) or completionists finishing the 1977 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in EX condition typically fall between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card occasionally reach $40-50, but this specific card would not attain that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps multi-player rookie card featuring four young shortstops in a quad-panel design. The card features portraits of Bob Bailor (Blue Jays), Kiko Garcia (Orioles), Craig Reynolds (Pirates), and Alex Taveras (Astros). This card is part of the iconic 1977 set known for its vertical name/team design on base cards, though the 'Rookies' subsets utilize this distinct 4-panel layout.
Key Features
Includes Bob Bailor, who was the first player chosen by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1976 expansion draft and was named their 1977 Player of the Year. Iconic 1970s multi-player rookie design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Features the standard '77 Topps cardboard stock with typical brown/gray recycled paper reverse. The dot-printing pattern in the photos is consistent with period-accurate lithography. This is not a heavily faked card due to lower market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (the top border is much thicker than the bottom). Noticeable corner wear on the right side. Minor edge chipping along the right border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer) or COMC. It is also an excellent candidate for a 'pick your card' style listing for collectors finishing sets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx $19-25) significantly exceeds the projected market value of the card at its current condition. Sell it raw in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use keywords like '1977 Topps', 'Blue Jays Rookie', and 'Set Filler'.