1974 Topps Dave Winfield Rookie Card #456
Dave Winfield · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Dave Winfield
Set
1974 Topps Baseball
Year
1974
Card #
456
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $40
Graded Value
PSA 4: $40-60, PSA 5: $60-90, PSA 6: $90-130
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1974 Topps Dave Winfield #456 in similar mid-to-lower condition typically range between $20 and $35 depending on centering and corner wear.
Description
Offering a vintage 1974 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Dave Winfield in his San Diego Padres uniform during his rookie season. The classic 1974 Topps design features a white border with a team color banner at the top reading 'SAN DIEGO OUTFIELD' and a player nameplate at the bottom with 'DAVE WINFIELD' and 'PADRES'. A must-have for vintage collectors and Hall of Fame rookie card investors.
Key Features
Dave Winfield official Rookie Card, Hall of Famer, classic 1974 Topps vintage design, iconic early career San Diego Padres imagery.
Authenticity Indicators
Traditional 1974 Topps card stock thickness, correct vintage font types, authentic color tones with standard 1970s printing rosette patterns under magnification. High confidence in authenticity; not a high-risk counterfeit candidate in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner rounding and wear, edge chipping along the top and left borders, slight centering shift toward the top, and mild surface wear consistent with a mid-to-lower grade vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or dedicated vintage Facebook card groups
Selling Tips
Raw sale is likely most cost-effective due to lower mid-grade condition costs versus grading fees. Photograph clearly out of the binder page showing both front and back against a neutral background. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.