1977 Topps Lou Piccone #333
Lou Piccone · Topps · Base
Player
Lou Piccone
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
333
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show visible white touches/softness. Centering is quite good for the era, but there appears to be slight edge wear on the bottom right. Surface on back looks clean of wax stains.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Mainly sought by New York Jets team collectors or those completing a 1977 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value of this specific card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 9 or 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps cards range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. Graded copies (PSA 8) of similar caliber players from this set occasionally reach $40-50, but 'commons' often sit unsold at high prices.
Description
This is the back of a 1977 Topps Football card featuring Lou Piccone of the New York Jets. The back features a pink and gray color scheme with a 'Kickoff Return Record' table and biographical data. It includes a 'College Corner' section noting his time at West Liberty St. College.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; notable 'specialist' stats for a New York Jets fan or team set collector.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card showcases the authentic 1977 Topps 'cardboard' grain, specific pink ink hue, and the 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' copyright line. This card is not a known target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Softened corners with whitening visible on all four points; slight rough cut on the right edge; minor surface wear on the card stock typical of 1970s gray cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or PWE listing), COMC, or local card shows in the New York/Jersey area.
Selling Tips
As a low-value common, sell this as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Standard Envelope' shipping ($1.00 approx) to maximize the chance of a sale. Do not grade this card unless you are doing it for personal sentimental reasons, as the ROI is negative.