1973 Topps Dwight Evans Rookie Card #614
Dwight Evans · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Dwight Evans
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#614
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Visible heavy top-to-bottom centering issues (approx 90/10), soft corners especially bottom-right, and minor surface staining/wax marks on the top border.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Dwight Evans has a very dedicated fan base in New England and remains a popular target for vintage rookie collectors and 'Gold Glove' themed sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $30-45, PSA 4: $55-75, PSA 5: $90-110. Note: Due to poor centering, this card would likely receive a (OC) qualifier or a lower straight grade.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Dwight Evans rookies in similar EX/VG condition range from $22 to $40. PSA 4 (OC) copies have recently sold for approximately $50, while PSA 7 (Near Mint) copies can exceed $450 due to the difficulty of finding high-numbered cards centered.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps rookie card of Boston Red Sox legend Dwight Evans. The card features 'Dewey' in his early career batting stance against a stadium backdrop. The 1973 design is iconic for its vertical orientation with the team name in a black banner at the bottom and city/position in banners at the top. This card is part of the high-number series (#523-660), making it naturally scarcer than low-number cards from the same set.
Key Features
True Rookie Card of a 3-time All-Star and 8-time Gold Glove winner; Part of the 1973 Topps High Number series which holds higher base value due to lower distribution; Dwight Evans is a perennial 'Modern Era' Hall of Fame candidate.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1973 'cardboard' stock texture, age-appropriate toning, and the specific 'dot matrix' print pattern in the red inner border consistent with 1970s Topps lithography. Not a commonly faked card in this low-to-mid grade condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering shift toward the top edge; Softening and rounding on all four corners; Visible speckling/foxing on white borders; Slight diamond cut (slanted image).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a raw vintage rookie like this to reach the widest audience of Red Sox collectors. COMC is also a good option for fixed-price sales if you don't mind waiting for the right buyer.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading plus shipping would exceed the value added due to the severe off-center (OC) alignment. List it with the keyword 'High Number' and 'Red Sox Legend' in the title. Take a clear photo of the back to show any potential wax stains, which are common for 1973 high numbers.