1975 Topps 1974 Most Valuable Players Jeff Burroughs / Steve Garvey #194
Jeff Burroughs and Steve Garvey · Topps · Base / Sub-set (Season Highlights)
Player
Jeff Burroughs and Steve Garvey
Set
1975 Topps Base
Year
1975
Card #
#194
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows noticeable 'diamond cutting' (miscut tilt), significant corner rounding on the top right and bottom right, and visible edge wear on the right side.
Category
Base / Sub-set (Season Highlights)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Collectors of Steve Garvey or 1975 Topps set builders are the primary market. It is a common card from a high-production era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45. Note: This specific card is likely not worth grading due to the tilt and corner wear.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $50-70, but this card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1975 Topps card #194 commemorates the 1974 MVPs from the American and National Leagues. The left side features Jeff Burroughs of the Texas Rangers on a yellow background, while the right side features Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a vibrant pink background. It is part of the '25 Years of Topps' anniversary subset.
Key Features
Includes Steve Garvey (10-time All-Star and NL MVP); iconic 1975 Topps multi-color design; dual-player league leader card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock weight and the specific 'dot matrix' print pattern on the pink and yellow panels are consistent with 1975 Topps production. This is not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Heavy tilt (diamond cut) where the image is slanted relative to the card edges; soft and rounded corners; minor surface speckling; edge chipping common to the 1975 colored borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost Buy It Now), COMC, or in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope is recommended to keep costs low.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will exceed the market value. Listing it as part of a 1975 Topps lot or a Steve Garvey player lot may help it move faster. Use high-resolution scans to show the edge wear clearly.