GEORGE BRETT
Baseball • 1975 Topps
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1975
Brand & Set
Topps - 1975 Topps
Card Number
#228
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base (Hall of Fame Rookie Card)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base (Green/Purple Border) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350 (depending on creasing severity); PSA 4: $350 - $450; PSA 5: $550 - $700.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for PSA 4 examples range from $380 to $460. High-grade (PSA 9) examples reach $15,000+, but lower-grade raw copies vary significantly based on surface damage and centering.
Condition Details
Moderate top-to-bottom centering issues with a heavy tilt toward the top edge. The bottom corners show visible softening. Visible surface scuffing and potential light creasing near the center/left area where light reflects off the case. Edges show minor chipping common for the 1975 colored borders.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, grading is recommended despite the lower condition. The 1975 Brett is one of the most counterfeited cards in the hobby; authentication is vital for resale value. Estimated grade of PSA 4 (VG-EX) due to centering and corner wear.
Card Description
George Brett is depicted in his Kansas City Royals uniform, holding a bat in a follow-through pose. He is listed at 3rd Base. The card features the iconic 1975 design with a two-tone green and purple border.
Notable Features
This is the primary Rookie Card of George Brett, a Hall of Famer and 3,000-hit club member. Includes the '3rd Base' baseball graphic in the upper right and the 'ROYALS' team name in tiered block letters.
Authentication Notes
The print grain and color bleed on the borders appear consistent with 1975 Topps stock. The 'halftone' dot pattern visible in the player photo is a good sign of authenticity. However, because of high counterfeit rates, professional authentication through PSA or SGC is highly suggested.
Scanned: 2026-03-03T22:15:50.004053