1973 Topps Dwight Evans Rookie Card #614
Dwight Evans · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Dwight Evans
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#614
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 80/20 or worse). Corners show visible rounding and white wear, particularly bottom right. Edges are rough, and there is a visible indentation/crease near the bottom edge.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Dwight Evans has high regional demand in New England and remains a frequent topic of Hall of Fame Era Committee discussions, which keeps his rookie cards active.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $40-60, PSA 4: $65-85, PSA 5: $110-130
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies with similar centering issues range from $30 to $50. PSA 4 copies recently sold for $75-$90, while PSA 8 (high grade) copies command $600+. The market for 'Dewey' is currently stable.
Description
Offering a classic 1973 Topps Dwight Evans Rookie Card #614. This iconic card features a young 'Dewey' in his Boston Red Sox batting stance against the blue sky of a spring training backdrop. The card utilizes the vibrant 1973 Topps design with yellow and green headers/footers and a facsimile signature across the photo. A cornerstone for any Red Sox collector or vintage rookie enthusiast.
Key Features
Individual Rookie Card of 8-time Gold Glove winner and Red Sox Legend Dwight Evans. Part of the more difficult 'High Number' series (#529-660) of the 1973 set, making it naturally scarcer than low-number cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on the 'porous' card stock characteristic of 1973 Topps, the specific halftone printing pattern (dots) visible in the player's skin tones, and the correct 'cardboard tan' color of the reverse (though not pictured, the front ink bleed is consistent with the era).
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (very thin left border). Noticeable corner wear and softness on all four corners. Possible surface indentation or light crease near the bottom green border. Minor edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition to reach the widest audience of Red Sox collectors. COMC is a good secondary option if you have a bulk of vintage cards to send in.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees (approx $20+) plus shipping would likely exceed the value added due to the centering and corner wear. List it as '1973 Topps Dwight Evans RC #614 - High Number' and use clear photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced bubble mailer.