1974 Topps Rookie Infielders Frank White #592
Frank White, Terry Hughes, John Knox, Andy Thornton · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Frank White, Terry Hughes, John Knox, Andy Thornton
Set
1974 Topps Base
Year
1974
Card #
#592
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $1.50 to $4.00 including shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card typically sell for $60-$80, but this specific card would not achieve that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
1974 Topps #592 '74 Rookie Infielders card. The card features four player portrait panels against various backgrounds. Included are Frank White (Kansas City Royals), Terry Hughes (St. Louis Cardinals), John Knox (Detroit Tigers), and Andy Thornton (Chicago Cubs). The design features a white border with a red-orange banner at the top and matching nameplates at the bottom of each panel.
Key Features
This is the rookie card of Kansas City Royals legend and 8-time Gold Glove winner Frank White. While not a Hall of Famer, White is a member of the Royals Hall of Fame and an iconic figure for 1970s-80s baseball fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the appropriate vintage cream/gray color on the reverse common for 1974 Topps. The 'half-tone' printing dots in the photo areas and the specific shade of reddish-orange ink match known original production runs. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The card exhibits significant centering issues, being heavily shifted towards the top and right. The corners show visible softening and rounding, particularly at the bottom left. There appears to be edge wear and silvering along the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. This is a common card that is best suited for team collectors (Royals) or set builders looking for budget-friendly copies.
Selling Tips
Due to the off-center alignment and corner wear, grading this card is not recommended as the cost of grading will far exceed the card's market value. Best sold raw with clear photos of the front and back. Use keywords: Frank White RC, 1974 Topps Infielders, Royals Rookie.