1977 Topps Willie McCovey #547
Willie McCovey · Topps · Base / Hall of Famer
Player
Willie McCovey
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#547
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The card is decently centered for the era. Corners show visible whitening and rounding. The surface has some light spotting/speckling and common factory print dust.
Category
Base / Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Willie McCovey remains a highly collected icon for San Francisco Giants fans and Hall of Fame set builders, though this specific year is common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $50-65
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar condition hover between $4 and $10 plus shipping. PSA 6 copies typically sell for around $30.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps card featuring Hall of Famer Willie McCovey, card number 547. The back features a green and beige design with complete major league batting records ranging from 1959 with the Giants to 1976 with the Athletics. It includes a cartoon trivia fact about Bill Jacobson's nickname. The card is shown in a protective top-loader.
Key Features
Features a legendary Hall of Famer and 500 Home Run Club member. This card was released late in McCovey's career during his transition between the A's and his return to the Giants.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey/brown fibrous composition of the late 70s Topps era. The green 'dot' printing pattern is consistent with original lithographic processes of 1977.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on all four corners, specifically rounding on the bottom left and top right. Minor print defects (snow) on the green ink of the card back. Slight edge chipping on the right border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), COMC (good for mid-grade vintage), or a local card show in the Bay Area where McCovey's popularity is highest.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade, it is likely not worth the cost of grading unless you are seeking a PSA 9+. Sell as 'Raw' or 'Ungraded' with high-resolution photos of both front and back. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Giants', and 'Vintage Baseball'.