1978 Topps Rookies Pitchers #708 Don Aase / Bob McClure / Gil Patterson / Dave Wehrmeister
Don Aase, Bob McClure, Gil Patterson, Dave Wehrmeister · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Don Aase, Bob McClure, Gil Patterson, Dave Wehrmeister
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#708
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Visible issues include significant top-to-bottom off-centering (roughly 85/15), soft/rounded corners, and edge wear on the right side.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders completing the 1978 Topps master set or team collectors for the four franchises represented.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies (high grade) represent the bulk of the 'investment' activity, usually selling for $40-60.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps multi-player rookie card featuring four young pitchers: Don Aase (Red Sox), Bob McClure (Royals), Gil Patterson (Yankees), and Dave Wehrmeister (Padres). The card features the 'Rookies' block lettering across the top with a red 'Pitchers' banner. The back horizontal design includes professional stats and a small 'Baseball Dates' cartoon trivia fact.
Key Features
Includes Don Aase, a 1986 All-Star, and Bob McClure, who had a 19-year MLB career. This card is part of the final 'multi-player' rookie card era for Topps in the 1970s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1978 Topps gray cardboard stock, vintage dot-matrix print patterns, and period-correct typography. It is not a frequently faked card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Severe top-to-bottom centering bias toward the top edge. All four corners show visible white wear and rounding. The right edge has minor chipping and fiber fraying. Surface appears to have minor print dots common for this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a large 1978 Topps lot. Could also be sold through COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory management.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a PSA 4 or 5 copy. List with clear photos of the back to show the statistics and check for wax stains. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.