Manufacturer: Topps
Set Size: 660 Cards
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Set Notes: The 1974 Topps baseball card set was similar in design to the 1973 and 1980 Topps sets. A color player photo is within a yellow frame and pendent style top and bottom banners. Team name and city are within the pendants and player name and position sit adjacent. Backs contain stats and player information in black and green ink. 1974 was the first time that Topps released their annual baseball card product in its entirety as compared to different series throughout the season. It was also the first time Topps offered a complete factory set only available via special order.
Key Rookies From 1974 Topps: | 252 – Dave Parker | 456 – Dave Winfield | 600 – Bill Madlock
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1974 Topps Rookie Card Prices
| Rookie | Card # | Raw | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Theodore | 8 | $2 | - | $10 | $40 | $200 |
| Doug Bird | 17 | $1 | - | $12 | $15 | $150 |
| Gary Thomasson | 18 | $1 | - | $10 | $22 | - |
| Bob Gallagher | 21 | $2 | - | $8 | $20 | - |
| Craig Robinson | 23 | $1 | - | $10 | $15 | $172 |
| Bill Campbell | 26 | $1 | - | $12 | $25 | $445 |
| John Grubb | 32 | $3 | - | $20 | $50 | - |
| Don Newhauser | 33 | $1 | - | $20 | $25 | $225 |
| Dave Sells | 37 | $1 | - | $8 | $20 | $125 |
| Dick Ruthven | 47 | $2 | - | $10 | $50 | $585 |
| Dick Sharon | 48 | $2 | - | $15 | $20 | - |
| Elias Sosa | 54 | $2 | - | $15 | $45 | $310 |
| Rich Troedson | 77 | $3 | $10 | $20 | $75 | - |
| Rod Gilbreath | 93 | $1 | - | $15 | $20 | - |
| Jerry Hairston | 96 | $2 | $30 | $75 | $200 | $1,825 |
| Harry Parker | 106 | 75¢ | - | $12 | $20 | - |
| Larry Lintz | 121 | 75¢ | - | $10 | $20 | - |
| Bob Coluccio | 124 | $1 | - | $10 | $20 | - |
| David Clyde | 133 | $1 | - | $12 | $25 | $150 |
| Ray Burris | 161 | $2 | - | $10 | $25 | - |
| Steve Rogers | 169 | $2 | - | $16 | $45 | - |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | 171 | $1 | - | $10 | $22 | $120 |
| Randy Jones | 173 | $5 | $35 | $40 | $187 | - |
| Rudy Meoli | 188 | $1 | - | $8 | $24 | - |
| Dave Parker | 252 | $18 | $100 | $250 | $1,700 | - |
| Jim Crawford | 279 | 75¢ | - | $6 | $10 | $112 |
| Gorman Thomas | 288 | $2 | $25 | $60 | - | - |
| Steve Foucault | 294 | 75¢ | - | $10 | $15 | $190 |
| Dan Driessen | 341 | $2 | $15 | - | $30 | $375 |
| Dan Fife | 421 | 75¢ | - | $10 | $15 | $114 |
| Dick Lange | 429 | $1 | - | $10 | $20 | - |
| Gene Garber | 431 | $1 | $7 | $10 | $20 | - |
| Don Hood | 436 | $2 | - | $10 | $15 | $160 |
| Ron Hodges | 448 | $1 | $8 | $10 | $28 | $120 |
| Dave Winfield | 456 | $20 | $125 | $325 | $1,825 | $32,000 |
| Chuck Goggin | 457 | $1 | - | $12 | $20 | - |
| Jerry Terrell | 481 | $1 | - | $10 | $20 | - |
| Mike Rogodzinski | 492 | $2 | $6 | $15 | $60 | $335 |
| Bill Sharp | 519 | $1 | - | $10 | $20 | $330 |
| Mike Phillips | 533 | $2 | $15 | $30 | $65 | - |
| Tim Johnson | 554 | $1 | $10 | $15 | $18 | $125 |
| Mike Adams | 573 | 75¢ | - | $15 | $40 | - |
| Mike Sadek | 577 | $1 | - | $10 | $15 | $125 |
| Bucky Dent | 582 | $3 | $20 | $35 | $580 | - |
| Larry Christenson | 587 | $2 | - | $7 | $45 | - |
| Ed Bane | 592 | 75¢ | $6 | $12 | $20 | $145 |
| Rookie Pitchers - Garland / Holdsworth / Littell / Pole | 596 | $2 | - | $20 | $70 | $160 |
| Rookie Shortstops - Chalk / Gamble / Mackanin / Trillo | 597 | $2 | - | $20 | $120 | - |
| Rookie Outfielders - Augustine / Griffey / Ontiveros / Tyrone | 598 | $6 | $26 | $50 | $120 | $1,770 |
| Rookie Pitchers - Diorio / Freisleben / Riccelli / Shanahan | 599 | $5 | $12 | $20 | $290 | $325 |
| Rookie Infielders - Cash / Cox / Madlock / Sanders | 600 | $3 | $20 | $45 | $170 | $3,300 |
| Rookie Outfielders - Armbrister / Bladt / Downing / McBride | 601 | $2 | $20 | $45 | $170 | - |
| Rookie Pitchers - Abbott / Henninger / Swan / Vossler | 602 | $2 | - | $30 | $60 | - |
| Rookie Catchers - Foote / Lundstedt / Moore / Robles | 603 | $1 | $10 | $12 | $170 | $1,745 |
| Rookie Infielders - Hughes / Knox / Thornton / White | 604 | $2 | $15 | $42 | $80 | $500 |
| Rookie Pitchers - Albury / Frailing / Kobel / Tanana | 605 | $2 | - | $30 | $52 | - |
| Rookie Outfielders - Fuller / Howard / Smith / Velez | 606 | $1 | - | $15 | $95 | - |
| Rookie Shortstops - Foster / Heintzelman / Rosello / Taveras | 607 | $2 | - | $8 | $330 | - |
| Rookie Pitchers - Apodaca / Baney / D'Acquisto / Wallace | 608 | $3 | $10 | $27 | $67 | - |
| Adrian Devine | 614 | $1 | - | $10 | $15 | $143 |
| Juan Beniquez | 647 | $2 | - | $10 | $15 | - |
| Fernando Gonzalez | 649 | $2 | - | $10 | $15 | $115 |
| Mike Tyson | 655 | $2 | - | $10 | $22 | $125 |
| Data Updated: April 2026 | ||||||
Overview for 1974 Topps Baseball Cards
Set Composition and Design: The 1974 Topps set consists of 660 base cards. This was a notable year as it marked the first time Topps released their flagship baseball set all at once, rather than in multiple series throughout the year. This decision aimed to prevent competition with their football set and capitalize on sales. The card design features a large player photo, with the player’s name and position in a colored banner at the bottom. The team name is displayed prominently below the player’s name.
Key Rookies: While not as stacked with superstar rookies as some other sets, the 1974 Topps set boasts several important rookie cards that are highly sought after by collectors:
Variations and Errors: One of the most intriguing aspects of the 1974 Topps set are the “Washington Nat’l Lea.” variations. Early in 1974, it appeared the San Diego Padres franchise would be relocating to Washington D.C. Topps, anticipating this move, printed approximately 15 cards (13 players, a team card, and a rookie card featuring Padres players) with “Washington Nat’l Lea.” as the team name. However, the sale of the team to Ray Kroc at the last minute kept the Padres in San Diego. Subsequent print runs featured the corrected “San Diego Padres” team name, making the “Washington” variations scarcer and more valuable. Notably, the Dave Winfield rookie card was not affected by this variation, as it appeared in later print runs.
Packaging and Distribution: The 1974 Topps cards were distributed in various formats including wax packs available in 10-cent packs (8 cards) and 15-cent packs (12 cards). Cello Packs contained 22 cards and sold for 25 cents. Rack packs included 42 cards and sold for 39 cents.
Factory Sets: 1974 marked the first time Topps offered a complete factory set for sale, exclusively through the J.C. Penney catalog. This was a pioneering move for the hobby, though factory sets wouldn’t become a regular offering again until 1985.
Overall, the 1974 Topps baseball card set, with its blend of key rookies and the intriguing “Washington” variations, remains a popular and historically significant set for collectors of vintage baseball cards.
Popular Rookies From 1974 Topps Baseball
