1974 Topps Cincinnati Reds Team Card #586 Sparky Anderson
Cincinnati Reds Team including Hall of Famers Sparky Anderson (MGR), Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Perez · Topps · Base / Team Card
Player
Cincinnati Reds Team including Hall of Famers Sparky Anderson (MGR), Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Perez
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#586
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right side. Corners show visible softening and the left edge appears to have slight rough-cut or wear. Surface appears clean through the holder, but old stock often has print snowing.
Category
Base / Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Team cards of iconic dynasties like the 70s Reds always have a steady floor of collectors, though demand is lower than for individual star rookie cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in EX condition typically fall between $6 and $10 on eBay. Graded PSA 7s occasionally reach $75+, but this specimen's centering makes that unlikely.
Description
This 1974 Topps card features the legendary 'Big Red Machine' Cincinnati Reds. The front showcases a full team photo with a portrait of Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson in the bottom right corner. The design features a horizontal orientation with a classic yellow text block on a green-bordered background. This card is a must-have for Reds fans and collectors of 70s baseball icons like Rose, Bench, and Morgan.
Key Features
Features the 'Big Red Machine' at their peak; includes multiple Hall of Fame players; classic 1974 Topps design with manager inset; high nostalgia value for Cincinnati fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1974 Topps color saturation, authentic vintage cardstock texture, and era-appropriate print dots/patterns. This is not a commonly faked card due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (approx 70/30 right and 80/20 top-bottom), soft corners (especially bottom left), and edge white chipping typical of 1970s gray cardstock. These flaws will prevent it from achieving a high grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for reaching reaching player/team collectors), COMC (good for set builders), or local card shows. This card is best sold as part of a lot or to a specific Reds team collector.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the value gained given the centering issues. List it with high-resolution scans of both sides. Keywords: Big Red Machine, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Sparky Anderson, 1974 Topps Reds.