1977 Topps Denny Doyle #168
Denny Doyle · Topps · Base Card
Player
Denny Doyle
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#168
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card is heavily off-center (O/C) toward the left and top borders. Visible corner wear is present, particularly on the bottom right and top left. Minor edge chipping is visible along the bottom.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Denny Doyle is a common player for this set. Demand comes primarily from Red Sox team collectors or enthusiasts completing the 1977 Topps base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 5: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 6: $25.00 - $35.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds the market value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1977 Topps commons range from $0.25 to $1.50. PSA 8 examples of this specific card generally sell for $20-$25, but this card would not achieve that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Denny Doyle #168 baseball card featuring Doyle in his Boston Red Sox uniform. The card features the signature 1977 design with a colorful banner at the bottom and a player silhouette icon. Doyle is shown in a portrait shot wearing the iconic Red Sox cap of the era.
Key Features
Features a veteran second baseman from the 1975 'Impossible Dream' era Red Sox; iconic 1977 Topps vertical design with dual-colored name banner.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 card stock with appropriate grey-brown cardboard backing. Print pattern and ink saturation are consistent with Topps production from that year. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (Shifted heavily Top-Left); soft corners with rounded edges; minor surface speckling; potential wax staining on reverse (not visible in photo but common for this set).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop 'common' bins. It is best sold in a '1977 Red Sox Team Set' bundle.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will be much higher than the final sale price. Use clear photos of the front and back. List as a 'Set Filler' or 'Team Lot' item to maximize interest. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.