1976 Topps Rookie Pitchers Santo Alcala / Mike Flanagan / Joe Pactwa / Pablo Torrealba #592
Santo Alcala, Mike Flanagan, Joe Pactwa, Pablo Torrealba · Topps · Multi-Player Rookie Card
Player
Santo Alcala, Mike Flanagan, Joe Pactwa, Pablo Torrealba
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
#592
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening and rounding, particularly bottom right. Surface shows minor print speckling in the yellow name plates.
Category
Multi-Player Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Primarily sought by team collectors (Orioles/Reds) or set builders completing the 1976 run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in EX condition typically fall between $1 and $3 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 examples can reach $50+, but mid-grade examples sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps multi-player rookie card featuring four pitching prospects. The card utilizes a four-panel grid with pink borders around each portrait. Featured players include Santo Alcala (Reds), Mike Flanagan (Orioles), Joe Pactwa (Angels), and Pablo Torrealba (Braves). The bottom footer designates them as '1976 ROOKIE PITCHERS' in pink text against a black background.
Key Features
Includes the rookie card of 1979 Cy Young Award winner Mike Flanagan. Part of the popular 1976 Topps set known for its colorful borders and multi-player prospect cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Features standard 1976 Topps card stock with brown/grey cardboard backing. No signs of modern digital printing or high-gloss reproduction. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. Softened corners with visible white wear. Minor edge chipping on the top border. Typical 1970s print grain visible in light-colored areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low price point allows for PWE shipping), COMC, or a 'dollar bin' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the potential market value in this condition. Use 'Mike Flanagan RC' in the title to attract player collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for the most cost-effective transaction.