1978 Topps Dick Drago #479
Dick Drago · Topps · Base Card
Player
Dick Drago
Set
1978 Topps
Year
1978
Card #
#479
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for raw common cards from 1978 Topps in VG condition typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded examples are uncommon for this specific player due to low market upside.
Description
Vibrant 1978 Topps Dick Drago vintage baseball card featuring the pitcher in his Boston Red Sox uniform. The design includes the iconic 1978 dual-colored banner at the bottom with a small pitcher silhouette icon. The photography captures Drago in a candid stadium shot with the classic 'mustache era' aesthetic of late 70s baseball.
Key Features
Classic 1978 set design; Notable Boston Red Sox pitcher; Features the iconic silhouette player position icon at bottom left.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; Original cardboard stock texture and 1978 print dots are consistent with period production. This card has very low incentive for counterfeiting due to its common status. Back of the card should be aged gray/tan cardstock with blue and orange printing.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (heavy lean toward the top and right edges), visible surface crease or scratch running horizontally across the middle-right side of the image, soft/rounded corners, and minor edge chipping on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team set or bulk lot), Sportlots, or local card shop 'dollar' bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the damage and centering, it is not worth the cost of professional grading. Best sold as part of a 1978 Topps Red Sox team set to maximize value, or used to help a collector finish a low-mid grade raw set. Ship in a cardboard-backed envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs below card value.