1977 Topps Rookies Pitchers Chris Batton/Rick Camp/Scott McGregor/Manny Sarmiento #473
Chris Batton, Rick Camp, Scott McGregor, Manny Sarmiento · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Chris Batton, Rick Camp, Scott McGregor, Manny Sarmiento
Set
1977 Topps Base
Year
1977
Card #
473
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is approximately 65/35 left-to-right. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Edges show visible wear and minor chipping. Surface appears dull with potential light foxing/spotting.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought after by Baltimore Orioles team collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have sold for $40-60, but this card is not in that condition bracket.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps quad-panel rookie card featuring four young pitchers. The card features a white border with 'ROOKIES' in large green block letters at the top and a red 'PITCHERS' ribbon. Notable for featuring Orioles stalwart Scott McGregor in his rookie appearance. The reverse features stats and biographical info for all four players.
Key Features
Features the rookie card of Scott McGregor, a key member of the 1983 World Series Champion Baltimore Orioles and an Orioles Hall of Famer. Classic 1970s multi-player rookie design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps cardstock (grey/tan chipboard back). The print pattern shows the classic CMYK rosette pattern under magnification. Confidence: High. This card is not high-value enough to be a common target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners at all four points, heavy edge wear along the right side, off-center l-to-r, and general surface aging/accumulation of dust/oxidation (toning) on the cream-colored cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It is also a good 'filler' card for a local card show dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a PSA 3. List as '1977 Topps Scott McGregor RC' to attract Orioles fans. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader, and ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.