1977 Topps Wayne Morris #141
Wayne Morris · Topps · Base / Rookie Card
Player
Wayne Morris
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#141
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted significantly to the left (approx 75/25). The corners show slight softening, and there is minor edge chipping visible on the tan cardstock. The surface appears clean but has typical vintage fiber texture.
Category
Base / Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. The card is primarily sought by 1977 set builders, St. Louis Cardinals team collectors, or SMU alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping in lots or individually. Higher grade (PSA 8+) copies of this card have sold in the $30-$40 range, but this specific copy would not reach that tier due to centering.
Description
This 1977 Topps football card features St. Louis Cardinals running back Wayne Morris. The reverse side (shown) highlights his 'College Corner' stats from SMU and his 1976 rookie NFL season totals. The card features the classic 1977 design with a pink-to-tan color palette on the reverse and standard vintage cardstock.
Key Features
This is the rookie year card for Wayne Morris, who had a solid NFL career as a running back for the Cardinals and Oilers. It features a great 'College Corner' bio regarding his SMU rushing records.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows correct 1977 Topps 'hatched' print pattern in the solid colors, correct pink pigment for the era, and the copyright '1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM' is crisp. Counterfeits for this specific common player are virtually non-existent.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (off-center). Slight white wear on the corners, particularly the bottom left. The tan cardstock edges are prone to minor chipping/fraying which is visible in the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' listing or via COMC (Check Out My Cards). It is not a candidate for major auction houses due to low market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15-20+) far exceeds the market value of the card. When listing, use keywords like 'VINTAGE', 'ROOKIE', and 'SMU'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep shipping costs low.