1968 Topps Tigers Rookie Stars Daryl Patterson / Tom Matchick #604
Daryl Patterson and Tom Matchick · Topps · Rookie Card / Base
Player
Daryl Patterson and Tom Matchick
Set
1968 Topps
Year
1968
Card #
#604
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly off to the left, corners show visible softening/rounding, and original edges exhibit typical rough cuts from the era.
Category
Rookie Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought after by Detroit Tigers team collectors or enthusiasts completing the 1968 master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar EX condition range from $6 to $11 plus shipping. PSA 6 copies often sell for approximately $40.
Description
A classic 1968 Topps 'Tigers Rookie Stars' multi-player card featuring pitchers Daryl Patterson and shortstop Tom Matchick. The card design features the iconic 1968 burlap/woodgrain border aesthetic with a yellow Tigers team circle in the bottom left corner. Both players are shown in their vintage Detroit Tigers uniforms.
Key Features
Part of the high-number series (#534-607) of the 1968 Topps set, which are generally scarcer than low-number cards. Features players from the 1968 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct greyish-brown pulp consistency of the 1968 Topps era. The burlap pattern displays the correct halftone dot print process. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low individual player value.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded, particularly the bottom left and top right. Centering is shifted roughly 65/35 toward the left border. Minor edge wear and surface dullness consistent with ungraded vintage stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using a 'Buy It Now' format with 'Best Offer' enabled. It would also sell well in a Detroit-area local card shop or Facebook Tigers collector group.
Selling Tips
Due to the cost of grading ($19+), this card is likely not worth professional grading unless it is being slabbed for personal collection. To sell, use high-resolution scans and mention '1968 Detroit Tigers World Series year' in the title to attract team historians.