1958 Topps Roger Maris Rookie #47
Roger Maris · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Roger Maris
Set
1958 Topps
Year
1958
Card #
#47
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows moderate corner wear particularly on the bottom right, slight surface snow/print defects typical of 1958 stock, and top-to-bottom centering bias.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Roger Maris remains one of the most collected non-Hall of Fame players, and his rookie card is a blue-chip vintage asset that maintains steady demand regardless of market fluctuations.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$450.00 - $650.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $500-600; PSA 4: $850-1,100; PSA 5: $1,600-1,800. Values vary wildly based on eye appeal and centering.
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 3 sales have settled between $550-$625. PSA 4 examples have recently touched $1,000. Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $475-$525 on eBay.
Description
This is the iconic 1958 Topps rookie card of home run king Roger Maris. The card features a vibrant orange/red background with Maris in a classic batting pose for the Kansas City Athletics. A circular portrait inset showcases his facsimile signature. The design includes the vintage Kansas City Athletics 'elephant' logo in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of a baseball legend and two-time MVP. High historical significance as the man who broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. A staple of any vintage 'Key Rookie' collection.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey-brown fiber density for the era. The halftone printing dots in the circular photo are consistent with 1950s lithography. The red ink saturation and natural edge wear are consistent with an authentic 65+ year old card.
Flaws to Note
Softness and rounding on all four corners, most notable on the bottom right. Centering is shifted toward the bottom border. Visible white 'print snow' speckling on the red background which is a common manufacturing defect for the 1958 set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (with Authenticity Guarantee), Heritage Auctions, or PWCC. For a card of this value, eBay is often best for immediate visibility, while major auction houses are better if it grades higher than expected.
Selling Tips
Due to the high frequency of counterfeits for this specific card, professional grading via PSA or SGC is highly recommended to maximize value and trust. When listing, highlight the 'Rookie Card' status and provide high-resolution scans of both front and back. Ship via insured Priority Mail or better.