1975 Topps Robin Yount Rookie Card #223
Robin Yount · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Robin Yount
Set
1975 Topps
Year
1975
Card #
#223
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card is heavily off-center (Top-Bottom and Left-Right), showing softening on all four corners and visible surface staining/snow on the lower foreground and borders.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Robin Yount rookies are a staple of vintage collecting and have a high liquidity rate despite condition issues.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $50-70, PSA 4: $85-110, PSA 5: $140-175. High-grade (PSA 9+) values exceed $5,000, but this specimen does not meet that criteria.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Good/Very Good' condition range from $45 to $60. PSA 4 copies have recently settled around $95-$115.
Description
This is the iconic 1975 Topps Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Robin Yount. The card features the vintage two-tone colorful border design characteristic of the '75 set, with Yount in a batting stance for the Milwaukee Brewers. The bottom features a facsimile signature 'Rob Yount'. It is housed in a protective top-loader.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of 3,000-hit club member and Hall of Famer Robin Yount; Part of one of the most popular and color-saturated sets in Topps history; High long-term investment potential due to HOF status.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture and thickness for 1975 Topps; proper dot-matrix print pattern in the 'Brewers' text and player image; natural aging of the cardboard. Confidence: High (very common to see this specific centering and wear profile).
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (roughly 20/80 Top-Bottom and 30/70 Left-Right); rounded corner wear; noticeable 'print snow' or dust/staining on the bottom white border; general surface dullness typical of cards from this era not kept in airtight storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC for a hands-off approach, or local vintage-focused card shows. Facebook Vintage Baseball Card groups are also excellent for avoiding high fees.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, grading this specific card may not yield a positive ROI after fees. I recommend selling it 'Raw' with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Use keywords: '1975 Topps Robin Yount RC #223 HOF'.