1979 Topps Football Ted Albrecht #72
Ted Albrecht · Topps · Base
Player
Ted Albrecht
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
72
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card appears to have relatively sharp corners for the vintage era, but centering is slightly shifted toward the top-right. Surface shows typical 1970s cardboard grain.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is largely limited to Chicago Bears team collectors or completionists of the 1979 Topps set. Offensive linemen generally have the lowest market demand among football positions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $25 - $35, PSA 9: $60 - $80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $1.00 as common stock. PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $20-$30 range, but high-grade sales for this specific player are infrequent due to low submission volume.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1979 Topps Ted Albrecht football card featuring a blue and yellow design on traditional grey cardboard stock. The back includes personal data (6'4", 260 lbs), a biographical paragraph highlighting his Brian Piccolo Award and All-Rookie selection, and a comic illustration at the bottom noting Ted's interest in cooking.
Key Features
Features a member of the Chicago Bears early 1980s offensive line; 1970s vintage Topps design; collectible for Chicago Bears team set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows the characteristic coarse, fibrous grey-brown cardstock used by Topps in 1979. The halftone printing on the yellow and blue ink is consistent with the lithographic process of the era.
Flaws to Note
Centering is biased toward the upper-right corner. Slight fuzziness on the bottom-left corner edge. The brown cardstock is prone to showing minor corner wear faster than modern cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as a 'buy-it-now' on eBay or through COMC. It is also suitable for 'commons' bins at local card shows or as part of a lot of 1979 Bears cards.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this specific card unless it appears to be a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as the grading fees ($19+) exceed the market value of the card at lower grades. When listing, use keywords like 'Chicago Bears' and 'Vintage Football Card'.