1977 Topps Bob Johnson #432
Bob Johnson · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Johnson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
432
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Reasons: Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 15/85), corners show visible softening/rounding, and the top-right edge has minor chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card primarily appeals to Cincinnati Bengals team set collectors or University of Tennessee alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $18-25, PSA 7: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Bob Johnson 1977 Topps typically fall between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples (significantly better condition than this one) sell for approximately $50-60.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps Football card featuring Bob Johnson, the legendary Cincinnati Bengals center and their first-ever draft pick. The card back features a tan cardstock with red and black ink, detailing his college career at Tennessee and his ten-year tenure as the Bengals' captain. The 'College Corner' section notes his All-American status.
Key Features
Bob Johnson was the first player ever drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals (1st overall in the 1968 AFL draft). He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and had his jersey number (#54) retired by the Bengals.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card exhibits the correct 1977 Topps porous tan cardstock, age-appropriate ink absorption, and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' and copyright markings are consistent with originals.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering issues (OC). The corners are not sharp, particularly the bottom left and top right. There are visible print dots on the card stock typical of 1970s Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, ideally as part of a Bengals team set or a 1977 Topps lot to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a mid-grade common. List as '1977 Topps Bob Johnson Bengals #432'. Use a standard white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.