1983 Topps Frank Viola Rookie Card #586
Frank Viola · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Frank Viola
Set
1983 Topps Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
#586
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is noticeably off-center (heavy to the left). Corners show slight blunting, likely from binder wear. Surface appears decent but likely has minor print spots typical of 1983 card stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate/Niche. Primarily sought by 80s rookie collectors, Twins fans, or those completing the 1983 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15; PSA 8: $20-30; PSA 9: $75-100; PSA 10: $450+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies recently sold for $25.20. PSA 9 copies average around $85.00.
Description
This is the official 1983 Topps rookie card for Minnesota Twins legend and Cy Young winner Frank Viola. The card features a classic 80s design with the team name 'TWINS' in large yellow block letters at the top and the player name diagonal in the bottom right orange banner. Viola is pictured in the dugout giving a thumbs up in the iconic 80s pinstripes.
Key Features
True Rookie Card of a 3-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and 1988 AL Cy Young winner. Key card in the 1983 Topps set for Twins team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is the standard brown/gray cardboard used by Topps in 1983. The dot-pattern printing in the orange banner and the Topps logo reflect the era's manufacturing technology. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issue (approx 70/30 or worse), which severely limits the grade regardless of corner sharpness. Visible white chipping on the bottom right edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or small lot), COMC, or a Local Card Shop (LCS) 'dollar bin'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific copy; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of a PSA 6/7. Better sold as part of an '80s Rookie' lot or a 1983 Topps team set to maximize shipping efficiency via eBay Standard Envelope (PWE).