1973 Topps Dwight Evans Rookie Card #614
Dwight Evans · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), High Number
Player
Dwight Evans
Set
1973 Topps
Year
1973
Card #
#614
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Rookie Card (RC), High Number
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG-EX condition range from $18 to $28. Professionally graded PSA 4 copies have recently sold for approximately $32-38 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card can fetch over $400, but this specific copy would not reach that tier due to centering.
Description
This is the iconic 1973 Topps Dwight Evans high-number rookie card. It features a classic action-ready batting pose of 'Dewey' in his Boston Red Sox away jersey. The card design is characteristic of the '73 set with a black-and-yellow color block for team and position, enclosed in a thin red frame. The back features his minor league stats and a biographical cartoon.
Key Features
This is the primary rookie card for Boston Red Sox legend Dwight Evans. As a high-number card (#614) from the 1973 set, it was printed in lower quantities than lower-numbered cards, making it naturally scarcer and more valuable than standard base cards of that era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct grey-brown pulp characteristic of 1970s Topps. The 'dot pattern' in the color printing is consistent with vintage lithography. This card is not frequently counterfeited in low-mid grades. No evidence of trimming is visible based on the edge rough-cut.
Flaws to Note
The centering is significantly shifted to the right (approximately 75/25), and there is visible corner softening, particularly on the bottom right and top left. The top edge shows minor chipping, and the bottom left corner appears to have a slight ding. There are visible white specks on the surface (snow) which are common for this set but lower the grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, as it has the highest volume of vintage set builders and Red Sox team collectors. It could also sell well at a local card show in the New England area.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, grading may not be cost-effective unless you are seeking to preserve it. List on eBay with clear photos of the back. Use keywords: '1973 Topps Dwight Evans RC #614 Red Sox Rookie'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.