Hi everyone, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1974 Topps baseball cards sold.
1974 Topps Baseball Set:
- Comprises 660 cards, each measuring 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2”.
- Issued all at once at the beginning of the year, a departure from previous series releases.
- Design: Color photos with player’s name, team, and position.
- Specialty cards: Hank Aaron tribute, managers, statistical leaders, playoff and World Series highlights, multi-player rookie cards, and All-Stars.
- Notable features: Error cards, including speculation about the San Diego Padres becoming the Washington Nationals. Fifteen Padres, including Willie McCovey (#250) and Glen Beckert (#241), appearing with a “Washington, Nat’l League” designation on the front of the card. Card #599, Rookie Pitchers, has three variations – Washington, and separate San Diego entries with small or large type.
- No “Short Prints” or “High Numbers”; all cards printed in equal quantities.
Remember, the market is always changing, so check back for updates. Generally, this list is in ascending order of value, starting with the least expensive and ending with the most valuable card.
Without any further ado, let’s jump into the list!
1974 Topps Frank Robinson #55
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $127
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Frank Robinson Card #55
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,370 of the 1974 Topps Frank Robinson cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 173 mint 9, 638 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Lou Brock #60
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: January 2024
- Sale Price: $127
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Lou Brock Card #60
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,967 of the 1974 Topps Lou Brock cards with 19 grading gem mint 10, 207 mint 9, 611 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Rod Carew #50
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: January 2024
- Sale Price: $190
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Rod Carew Card #50
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,391 of the 1974 Topps Rod Carew cards with 7 grading gem mint 10, 163 mint 9, 570 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Bob Gibson #350
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $209
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Bob Gibson Card #350
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,565 of the 1974 Topps Bob Gibson cards with 25 grading gem mint 10, 212 mint 9, 606 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- Mint 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $209
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in January 2024 for $82
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1974 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #280
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: January 2024
- Sale Price: $236
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Carl Yastrzemski Card #280
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,004 of the 1974 Topps Carl Yastrzemski cards with 8 grading gem mint 10, 226 mint 9, 815 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- Mint 9 Value:
- PSA 9 sold on eBay in January 2024 for $236
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in December 2023 for $60
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1974 Topps Thurman Munson #340
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2024
- Sale Price: $411
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Thurman Munson Card #340
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,189 of the 1974 Topps Thurman Munson cards with 6 grading gem mint 10, 245 mint 9, 852 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Tom Seaver #80
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $482
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Tom Seaver Card #80
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,967 of the 1974 Topps Tom Seaver cards with 19 grading gem mint 10, 207 mint 9, 611 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Mike Schmidt #283
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $557
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Mike Schmidt Card #283
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,717 of the 1974 Topps Mike Schmidt cards with 13 grading gem mint 10, 332 mint 9, 1,339 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Johnny Bench #10
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $1,037
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Johnny Bench Card #10
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,683 of the 1974 Topps Johnny Bench cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 103 mint 9, 610 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Pete Rose #300
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $1,037
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Pete Rose Baseball Card #300
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,338 of the 1974 Topps Pete Rose cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 169 mint 9, 475 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- Mint 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: January 2024
- Sale Price: $1,277
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan Card #20
- Supply: PSA has graded 6,386 of the 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan cards with 7 grading gem mint 10, 229 mint 9, 1,675 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- Mint 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
1974 Topps Reggie Jackson #130
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: January 2024
- Sale Price: $1,350
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Reggie Jackson Card #130
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,297 of the 1974 Topps Reggie Jackson cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 91 mint 9, 653 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Dave Winfield RC #456
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,645
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Dave Winfield Rookie Card #456
- Supply: PSA has graded 8,795 of the 1974 Topps Dave Winfield rookie cards with 10 grading gem mint 10, 472 mint 9, 2,273 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1974 Topps Hank Aaron #1
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: January 2024
- Sale Price: $3,300
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Market Analysis: 1974 Topps Hank Aaron Baseball Card #1
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,067 of the 1974 Topps Hank Aaron cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 117 mint 9, 773 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
Conclusion
When assessing 1974 Topps baseball cards, condition is key to determining value, with near-mint and mint cards fetching high prices due to their scarcity in top condition. Collectors should consider PSA 7 or 6 grades for affordability, while those on a budget might go for PSA 5 or 4 cards, which are much cheaper.
It’s important to research thoroughly, invest wisely, and be cautious of counterfeits. Keep checking for updates and share your thoughts on top 1974 Topps cards for collecting. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your card collecting journey!
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From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
