1977 Topps Rookies Shortstops #476 Billy Almon / Mickey Klutts / Tommy McMillan / Mark Wagner
Billy Almon, Mickey Klutts, Tommy McMillan, Mark Wagner · Topps · Multi-Player Rookie Card
Player
Billy Almon, Mickey Klutts, Tommy McMillan, Mark Wagner
Set
1977 Topps Baseball
Year
1977
Card #
#476
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the right (approx 65/35). The corners show slight softening, particularly the bottom left. The surface appears clean but edges show minor wear common for mid-70s card stock.
Category
Multi-Player Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card is primarily sought by 1977 set builders or team collectors for the Padres, Yankees, Mariners, and Tigers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7 copies typically sit around the $25 mark but sell infrequently.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps '4-player' rookie card featuring four up-and-coming shortstops of the era: Billy Almon (Padres), Mickey Klutts (Yankees), Tommy McMillan (Mariners), and Mark Wagner (Tigers). The card features the iconic green 'ROOKIES' block text and a red 'Shortstops' banner. The white borders are consistent with the 1977 design.
Key Features
Features Billy Almon, who was the #1 overall pick in the 1974 draft. Part of the popular multi-player rookie subset from the late 1970s. Includes a member of the inaugural Seattle Mariners team (McMillan).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This is not a commonly faked card as it does not feature a high-value Hall of Fame rookie. The card stock thickness, color saturation of the green 'ROOKIES' text, and standard Topps 1977 printing dot patterns match original production.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering bias. Minor corner rounding on the bottom edge. Slightly rough factory cut on the right edge. Typical light toning on the reverse card stock (not visible in image but standard for this year).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-starting auction), COMC (for long-tail set builders), or local card show dollar boxes.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value. Use '1977 Topps 476' in the title. Best sold as part of a lot or as a filler for someone completing the 1977 set. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope.