1974 Topps Cleveland Indians Team Card #581
Gaylord Perry, Frank Duffy, Oscar Gamble, George Hendrick, Buddy Bell, and others · Topps · Base / Team Card
Player
Gaylord Perry, Frank Duffy, Oscar Gamble, George Hendrick, Buddy Bell, and others
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#581
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) range. Evidence of soft corners, edge chipping on the red borders, and slight top-to-bottom centering bias.
Category
Base / Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Constant interest from team collectors and HOF player completionists, though market volume for lower-grade 70s team cards is steady but slow.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies of this card range from $3.00 to $7.00. PSA 7 copies typically sell for $50+, but this specific card's corner wear puts it in the $5 range.
Description
This 1974 Topps Cleveland Indians team card features a unique facsimile autograph design against a white background. The top header is green with the year 1974 and 'Cleveland Indians' text framed by yellow bats. Key signatures depicted in facsimile include Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry and All-Stars like Buddy Bell and Oscar Gamble. The card front is framed by a bright red border, which is highly sensitive to showing wear.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry (facsimile signature); classic 1974 Topps horizontal design; popular team card for Cleveland collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common vintage card with the correct matte cardstock, specific 1974 ink registration, and facsimile (printed) signatures rather than live ink. Not a high-value target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant chipping visible on the red borders (common for this set); soft/rounded corners; surface wear consistent with age; subtle centering shift toward the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC, or a local card show in the Ohio area where Indians nostalgia is highest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value. List it with high-resolution photos of the front and back to show the exact edge condition. Use keywords: 'Vintage', 'Gaylord Perry HOF', and 'Cleveland Indians'.