1977 Topps Rolland Lawrence #242
Rolland Lawrence · Topps · Base
Player
Rolland Lawrence
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
242
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual assessment shows good centering for the era, but visible corner softening at the top right and light surface snow/print defects common in 70s cardboard.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low. Rolland Lawrence is a team-legend for the Falcons but not a Hall of Famer, making this card desirable primarily for team set collectors or 1977 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $25 - $40, PSA 9: $100 - $150 (Note: High grades for this specific card are rare due to thin stock).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 or less in lots. PSA 8 copies have historically sold for $30-40, though high-grade registry demand fluctuates.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps football card for Atlanta Falcons cornerback Rolland Lawrence, card #242. The back features a pink and black design detailing his 1975 record-breaking season of 9 interceptions and his college career at Tabor College. The card stock is the classic light brown cardboard used by Topps during the late 70s.
Key Features
Features stats from his Pro Bowl caliber 1975 season. Part of the iconic 1977 Topps set known for its unique 'College Corner' subset notations.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card exhibits the correct dot-matrix printing pattern for late 70s Topps stock, the correct pink-toned ink, and the 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' copyright line. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on all four corners, specifically rounding on the top right. Minor surface pitting and standard Topps 'print snow' (white dots) over the black text areas on the back. Edges show slight fuzziness.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a BIN (Buy It Now) or on COMC (Check Out My Cards). It is not high enough value for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, this card is best sold as part of an Atlanta Falcons team lot or a 1977 Topps lot to save on shipping costs. If selling individually, use a non-machinable envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep shipping under $1.00.