1977 Topps Rookie Outfielders Andre Dawson / Gene Richards / John Scott / Denny Walling #473
Andre Dawson, Gene Richards, John Scott, Denny Walling · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Andre Dawson, Gene Richards, John Scott, Denny Walling
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#473
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is top-heavy and skewed right; visible corner softening on all four corners; light surface edge wear.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Dawson is a beloved Hall of Famer with a dedicated collector base. Vintage HOF rookies in approachable grades move quickly.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $30-40, PSA 4: $50-65, PSA 5: $80-100
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Very Good' condition range from $18 to $32. PSA 4 graded copies have recently sold for approximately $55-70 including shipping.
Description
Featured is the iconic 1977 Topps Rookie Outfielders card featuring Hall of Famer Andre 'The Hawk' Dawson. This multi-player rookie card utilizes the classic four-panel design of the late 70s. The card shows Andre Dawson with the Montreal Expos, alongside Gene Richards, John Scott, and Denny Walling. The card stock shows vintage cream-colored toning consistent with 1970s Topps issues.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card of Andre Dawson; High-demand vintage card from the 1977 set; Key prospect card featuring a member of the 300-home run / 300-steal club.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1977 Topps print dot patterns ('rosette' pattern in the skin tones), appropriate brown-grey cardboard stock on the reverse (implied), and period-correct typography. It is not a common target for high-end counterfeiting in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded/softened; The centering is Poor (roughly 70/30 top-to-bottom and 65/35 left-to-right); Slight chipping along the right-hand edge; Natural aging/toning on the card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC for a hands-off approach, or local Vintage Baseball Card Buy/Sell Facebook groups to avoid high fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees will likely exceed the value added due to the centering and corner wear. Sell it 'Raw' but protected in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use keywords like 'HOF RC' and 'The Hawk' to attract search traffic.