1973 Topps Wayne Twitchell #576
Wayne Twitchell · Topps · Base Card / High Number Series
Player
Wayne Twitchell
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#576
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx. 80/20). Corners show significant rounding and soft edges. Surface displays visible foxing, dirt spotting, and silvering around the black border frame.
Category
Base Card / High Number Series
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Demand is primarily from 1973 Topps set builders or Phillies team collectors. Twitchell is not a Hall of Fame player, which limits broader market interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $6-10, PSA 4: $12-18
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1973 high-number commons in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. Higher grade (PSA 8+) examples can reach $40+, but this specific card's condition precludes that premium.
Description
This 1973 Topps #576 features pitcher Wayne Twitchell of the Philadelphia Phillies. Part of the more desirable high-number series, the card features the classic 1973 design with a distinct black inner border and a circular silhouette icon of a pitcher in the bottom right. The bright blue sky background and red Phillies cap provide a vibrant vintage aesthetic.
Key Features
Wayne Twitchell was an All-Star in 1973. This card is part of the 'High Number' series (cards 529-660), which typically had lower production runs than earlier series in the set, making it slightly more collectible than low-number commons.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock shows the appropriate vintage gray-chipboard texture on the back. The dot pattern (rosette) in the photo printing is consistent with 1970s Topps production. No indicates of modern reprint reproduction.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-to-left centering bias. Soft, rounded corners on all four edges. Significant surface spotting/foxing (brown dots) on the white borders. Edge wear and slight chipping on the black circular border line.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' or as part of a Phillies team lot. Too low in value for major auction houses or professional grading.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a dark background to show the white borders clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.