1978 Topps Alan Trammell & Paul Molitor Rookie Card #704
Alan Trammell, Paul Molitor, Mickey Klutts, U.L. Washington · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Alan Trammell, Paul Molitor, Mickey Klutts, U.L. Washington
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
704
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the back is significantly shifted toward the top/left. Front condition is not visible, but edges show slight wear through the top loader.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong; Hall of Fame rookies from the late 70s remain a staple of the vintage market and have high liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40 - $65
Graded Value
PSA 5: $50-$70; PSA 6: $85-$110; PSA 7: $150-$180
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Excellent condition sell for $50. PSA 6 copies recently closed between $90 and $115 on eBay auctions.
Description
Featured is the iconic 1978 Topps Rookie Shortstops card. This high-demand card features two Hall of Famers: Detroit Tigers legend Alan Trammell and 3,000-hit club member Paul Molitor. The reverse side (shown) features a green and black design with minor league statistics and a 'Baseball Dates' trivia section.
Key Features
Double Hall of Fame Rookie Card; Essential for both Tigers and Brewers team collectors; Highly condition-sensitive due to 1970s card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; the card stock texture and green ink saturation on the reverse are consistent with 1978 Topps production. Micro-printing on the stats lines is sharp.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues on the reverse side (heavy top-left bias). Potential for corner softening and print snow common to this set. Front centering/surface remains unknown from image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high volume of vintage buyers. For a higher grade (PSA 8+), auction houses like Heritage or Goldin are preferred.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless the front is perfectly centered with sharp corners. List with the names 'Molitor' and 'Trammell' in the title. Ship in the current top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced bubble mailer.