1974 Topps Dan Pastorini #475
Dan Pastorini · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card (Vintage Football)
Player
Dan Pastorini
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
475
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows soft corners and visible edge wear on the bottom right. The centering is favorited toward the top edge. The surface appears to have typical vintage toning.
Category
Base Card (Vintage Football)
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Dan Pastorini has a loyal following among Houston Oilers collectors and vintage set builders, but this is a high-pop base card in mid-to-low grade.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25. Note: Grading costs will likely exceed the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 7 copies typically sell for around $35-45, while lower grades rarely appear at auction due to the cost of grading.
Description
The back of the 1974 Topps Dan Pastorini card features the classic yellowish-gold and grey vintage design. It includes a cartoon illustration noting that Dan's wife is actress June Wilkinson, detailed player stats from the 1973 season, and a 'Football Game' scratch-off style graphic at the bottom which was a common insert-style feature for this year's set.
Key Features
Features Dan Pastorini, the Pro Bowl quarterback for the Houston Oilers. Key design element is the 'Football Game' play (End Around) on the reverse and the mention of his actress wife.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock has the correct grey/brown porous texture consistent with 1974 Topps. The 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' copyright mark is crisp and accurately placed.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded, particularly the bottom two. The bottom right edge has visible chipping. Centering on the back is shifted toward the top. There is a small purple/pink ink mark near the bottom center of the yellow game field.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or part of a player lot) or COMC. It is also suitable for a 50-cent or dollar bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will be higher than the card's final value. Sell it as 'Raw' in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back to attract vintage set builders looking for specific centering.