1977 Topps Willie Randolph All-Star Rookie #359
Willie Randolph · Topps · Base (All-Star Rookie Designation)
Player
Willie Randolph
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
359
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base (All-Star Rookie Designation)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate; primarily sought by Yankees team collectors or set builders completing the 1977 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 3: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade (VG-EX) condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies generally sell for $40-60, while low grades rarely trade in slabs.
Description
Vintage 1977 Topps card featuring New York Yankees second baseman Willie Randolph. The back of the card features a distinctive green and tan color scheme with a 'Major and Minor League Batting Record' chart. It includes a trivia cartoon about the Perry brothers and notes his 1976 Rookie All-Star Team selection. Front features the iconic 1977 Topps design with team logo and facsimile signature (on front, not seen in back view).
Key Features
Features the '1976 Topps Rookie All-Star Team' trophy on the front; Randolph is a Yankees legend with 6 World Series championships as a player/coach; 2nd year Topps card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock for the era (gray/tan pulp); appropriate green ink saturation on reverse; 1977 Topps copyright line is present; visible fiber in the paper stock. This card is not frequently counterfeited due to its moderate market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'soft' or rounded corners visible through the top loader; noticeable surface wear/toning on the brown card stock; centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom-left on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-starting auction), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term listing, or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value the card should not be professionally graded as the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value. Sell in a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) using eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs low for the buyer. Clear photos of both front and back will maximize trust.