1974 Topps '74 Rookie Shortstops #598 Leo Foster / Tom Heintzelman / Dave Rosello / Frank Taveras
Leo Foster, Tom Heintzelman, Dave Rosello, Frank Taveras · Topps · Multi-Player Rookie Card
Player
Leo Foster, Tom Heintzelman, Dave Rosello, Frank Taveras
Set
1974 Topps Base
Year
1974
Card #
#598
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Note: Heavy edge wear, soft corners, and left-heavy centering.
Category
Multi-Player Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought by set collectors looking to complete the 1974 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $5-7
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent-to-Very Good condition typically sell for $1.50 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded NM-MT 8 copies sell for roughly $35-45, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic 1974 Topps multi-player rookie card featuring four '74 Rookie Shortstops: Leo Foster (Braves), Tom Heintzelman (Cardinals), Dave Rosello (Cubs), and Frank Taveras (Pirates). The card features a four-panel color photo design typical of the 70s rookie subsets with a red banner header.
Key Features
Includes Frank Taveras who had a notable 11-year career and led the NL in stolen bases in 1977. Typical high-number style card common in vintage sets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock showing appropriate age-related browning on the reverse (if visible) and 'beady' lithographic print pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on all four corners, noticeable chipping along the left and right edges, and centering is shifted to the left (approximately 70/30). Surface appears to have some minor print snow or dust speckling.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC, or a bulk vintage 'nickel/dime' box at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value. List as '1974 Topps 598' and use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap $0.60-$1.00 shipping to maximize your small profit margin.