1974 Topps Dwight Evans #351
Dwight Michael Evans · Topps · Base
Player
Dwight Michael Evans
Set
1974 Topps Base
Year
1974
Card #
351
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - Moderate centering issues, soft corners, and significant surface wear/staining on the reverse.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Dwight Evans has a dedicated Red Sox following and many believe he belongs in the Hall of Fame, which keeps his early 70s cards moving.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$4.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $20-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-low grade 1974 Evans cards range from $3.00 to $10.00. PSA 8 examples currently fetch $100+, but low-grade copies (PSA 3-4) consistently sell in the $20-30 range including shipping.
Description
This is a 1974 Topps Dwight Evans card #351. The reverse features a green and black color scheme with his major and minor league batting records through 1973. It includes a biological box noting he stands 6'3" and a cartoon factoid stating he grew three inches since entering pro ball. Features a facsimile signature on the back right side.
Key Features
Features Red Sox legend and 8-time Gold Glove winner Dwight 'Dewey' Evans early in his career. This is his second-year card (his rookie card was in 1973).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The gray/brown era-appropriate card stock, the 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' copyright line, and the specific green ink bleed common to 1974 Topps are all present. Not a commonly counterfeited card in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded/soft. There is visible surface dirtying and foxing (brown spots) on the card stock. The top border on the reverse is much thinner than the bottom, indicating centering shifts. The card stock shows age-related toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-start auction) or COMC. It is also a great candidate for a Red Sox team set bundle/lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value of a PSA 3. List it as '1974 Topps Dwight Evans #351 Red Sox - Vintage'. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection during shipping.