1977 Topps Rookies Infielders #489 Doug Ault, Rich Dauer, Orlando Gonzalez, Phil Mankowski
Doug Ault, Rich Dauer, Orlando Gonzalez, Phil Mankowski · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Multi-Player
Player
Doug Ault, Rich Dauer, Orlando Gonzalez, Phil Mankowski
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#489
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or PSA 7 (NM). Centering favors the top and right side. Bottom right corner shows minor rounding/wear. Surface appears clean but edges have light white chipping typical of 1970s stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily of interest to Orioles/Blue Jays team set collectors or 1977 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $200-300 (Low pop for high grades)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $40-$55 range over the last year.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps multi-player rookie card featuring four young infielders: Doug Ault (Blue Jays), Rich Dauer (Orioles), Orlando Gonzalez (Indians), and Phil Mankowski (Tigers). The card features the iconic '77 design with high-quality photography boxes and the 'ROOKIES' banner in the top left. Doug Ault is particularly notable for hitting two home runs in the Blue Jays' first-ever franchise game.
Key Features
Rookie card of Orioles stalwart Rich Dauer and Toronto Blue Jays original hero Doug Ault. Iconic late-70s multi-player layout.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with classic grey-brown cardboard back; era-appropriate 'dot matrix' print pattern visible under magnification; High confidence (99%). Not a commonly faked card due to low raw value.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) towards the upper right; bottom right corner is soft/rounded; minor fraying on the bottom edge; slight print snow in the black borders of individual photos.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-starting auction), COMC, or Sportlots for set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 9 or 10, as grading fees exceed the value of a mid-grade example. List as a 'set filler' for 1977 Topps builders.