1973 Topps Rookie Pitchers Steve Lawson / Bob Reynolds / Brent Strom #604
Steve Lawson, Bob Reynolds, Brent Strom · Topps · Rookie Card / Multi-Player Card / High Number
Player
Steve Lawson, Bob Reynolds, Brent Strom
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#604
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding, especially bottom-right. Centering is visibly shifted to the top-right. Surface appears to have light foxing or small stains.
Category
Rookie Card / Multi-Player Card / High Number
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought by 1973 Topps set builders or Brent Strom fans. Not a high-profile rookie card for Hall of Fame caliber players.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Very Good' condition range from $4 to $6 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies (much higher grade) sell for roughly $60-80.
Description
This 1973 Topps #604 features a trio of young hurlers: Steve Lawson, Bob Reynolds, and Brent Strom. Part of the more difficult 'High Number' series from the 1973 set, this card features the iconic horizontal multi-player rookie design of the early 70s. The card exhibits natural vintage wear consistent with an unpreserved collection.
Key Features
Brent Strom rookie card; Strom later became a legendary MLB pitching coach. This is part of the 'High Number' series (529-660), which are generally rarer than lower numbers in the set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'shadow' printing on the names, the specific porous texture of the card stock, and the correct color registration are consistent with 1973 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening and rounding of all four corners. Bottom-right corner has a small fray. Heavy top-to-bottom centering bias. Possible minor surface staining/maturation of the card stock color.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or small auction) or COMC. Best suited for a 'Set Fillers' list on eBay for those finishing their 1973 collections.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading ($19+) far outweighs the market value of a PSA 3/4 specimen. Use high-resolution scans showing the corners clearly.