1976 Topps Rookie Pitchers #589 Art DeFilippis / Randy Lerch / Sid Monge / Steve Barr
Art DeFilippis, Randy Lerch, Sid Monge, Steve Barr · Topps · Rookie Card / Multi-Player Prospect
Player
Art DeFilippis, Randy Lerch, Sid Monge, Steve Barr
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
#589
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Visible issues include significant top-to-bottom centering bias (approximately 85/15), soft corners with rounded edges on the left side, and a slight surface indentation or crease visible in the dark area above Steve Barr's head.
Category
Rookie Card / Multi-Player Prospect
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders completing the 1976 Topps collection or team collectors. None of the players featured are Hall of Famers or high-value superstars.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10 - $15, PSA 5: $20 - $25, PSA 6: $35 - $45. Note: Grading this specific card in this condition is not financially recommended as costs exceed market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $40-$50, but this specific card will not reach that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
A classic 1976 Topps multi-player rookie card featuring four young pitchers: Art DeFilippis (Rangers), Randy Lerch (Phillies), Sid Monge (Angels), and Steve Barr (Rangers). The card features the iconic mid-70s Topps design with pink and blue bordering around the four individual player portraits and a yellow nameplate section. The bottom black bar reads '1976 ROOKIE PITCHERS' in pink text.
Key Features
Multi-player rookie card from the 1976 Topps set; features Sid Monge who had a respectable 10-year MLB career and was an All-Star in 1979.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock; correct color saturation for '76 Topps; appropriate age-related toning on the reverse. Commonly not a target for counterfeiting due to low market value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Extreme off-center centering (heavy toward the bottom border); rounded/frayed corners especially on the left edge; visible edge wear; possible surface crease/indentation on the bottom right quadrant; minor print snow/defects in the colored borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards). It could also be used as 'binder filler' in a 1976 team set (Rangers, Phillies, or Angels) sold at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's final value. Best sold raw. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $0.60 to keep the total price attractive for set builders.