1975 Topps George Brett Rookie Card #228
George Brett · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
George Brett
Set
1975 Topps Baseball
Year
1975
Card #
228
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) or PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60 - $100
Graded Value
PSA 3: $80-120, PSA 4: $120-180, PSA 5: $200-280
Comparable Sales
Recent comparable sales for raw 1975 George Brett rookies in similar VG to VG-EX condition range from $70 to $110 depending on exact centering and eye appeal.
Description
An iconic 1975 Topps George Brett rookie card featuring the distinctive vibrant multi-colored border design of the set. The card showcases a young Brett in his Kansas City Royals uniform holding a bat with a facsimile signature across the bottom of the image area. Above the photo features the bold ROYALS team name, player name George Brett, and a 3rd BASE banner. The bottom banner reads A.L. ALL-STARS.
Key Features
This is one of the most iconic and essential rookie cards of the 1970s, featuring Hall of Famer and 3,000-hit club member George Brett. The 1975 Topps set is famous for its vibrant, rainbow-like border variations, making well-centered high-grade copies extremely valuable.
Authenticity Indicators
Paper stock appears consistent with 1975 Topps card stock, showing proper thickness and back texture (though back is not visible). Print registration looks authentic with correct coloring. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable edge wear and chipping along the left and top white borders, rounded and soft corners, and some minor surface aging/staining typical of cards stored in vintage pages.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or MySlabs for raw vintage, or through major auction houses if graded in higher condition.
Selling Tips
Due to the lower grade condition, it is generally not recommended to pay grading fees unless submitting for preservation or authentication purposes. List clearly as raw with detailed photos of all corners and edges to maintain buyer trust.