1974 Topps Rookie Infielders #598 Terry Hughes / John Knox / Andy Thornton / Frank White RC
Terry Hughes, John Knox, Andy Thornton, Frank White · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base Multi-Player
Player
Terry Hughes, John Knox, Andy Thornton, Frank White
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#598
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Estimated. Centering is significantly off-top (heavy top-bottom tilt), corners show visible rounding/softening particularly on the bottom right, and there is minor edge chipping visible on the left side.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is driven primarily by Kansas City Royals team collectors and Frank White player collectors. While not a 'superstar' rookie like Winfield in this set, White's 8 Gold Gloves maintain a steady base of hobby interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45. (High-grade PSA 9/10 copies of this card reach $500+, but this specific card's centering and corner wear will prevent a high grade.)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar EX condition typically sell for $6-$10. PSA 7 copies (much better centering than this one) sell for approximately $60-$80. PSA 8 copies average $150.
Description
A classic 1974 Topps 'Rookie Infielders' multi-player card featuring four prospects in individual quadrants. This card is most notable for being the Rookie Card of Frank White, the legendary Kansas City Royals second baseman and 8-time Gold Glove winner. The design features the '74 Topps red banner at the top with a yellow and green border framing the player portraits.
Key Features
Includes the Rookie Card (RC) of Frank White, a Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive second basemen in MLB history. 1974 is a popular set for vintage collectors due to the unique design and high list of Hall of Fame rookies.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock is the correct vintage 'gray-back' chipboard consistent with 1974 Topps production. The half-tone printing pattern in the photos and the specific ink bleed on the red banner are consistent with original 1970s printing methods.
Flaws to Note
Heavy vertical off-centering (bottom-heavy border). Rounded bottom-right corner. Minor surface snow (white print dust) in the photo windows. Significant edge wear/chipping on the left vertical border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition. It fits well in 'Buy It Now' listings with 'Best Offer' enabled to attract Royals fans or set builders looking for raw fillers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. Given the centering issues and corner wear, the grading fees ($19+) would likely exceed the card's final market value. Sell it 'raw' in a penny sleeve and top-loader. Use high-resolution scans and mention 'Frank White Rookie' in the title to maximize search visibility.