1974 Wonder Bread All-Star Series Frank Pitts #18
Frank Pitts · Topps (for Wonder Bread) · Regional/Food Issue Insert
Player
Frank Pitts
Set
1974 Wonder Bread All-Star Series
Year
1974
Card #
18
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) based on corner softening, vertical centering, and visible surface staining/foxing.
Category
Regional/Food Issue Insert
Manufacturer
Topps (for Wonder Bread)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily sought after by team collectors (Browns/Chiefs) or set builders completing the 24-card Wonder Bread run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of 1974 Wonder Bread common players sell for $1.00-$4.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this specific set generally sell in the $50 range, but lower grades rarely trade as they are not cost-effective to slab.
Description
This is the back of a 1974 Wonder Bread Frank Pitts card, featuring his career receiving statistics through 1973. The card was a promotional item included in loaves of Wonder Bread. It features a bottom section titled 'How to signal for a fair catch' with an instructional illustration. The Topps Chewing Gum Inc. copyright is visible at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage football food issue; part of a popular 24-card promotional set; features Super Bowl IV champion Frank Pitts during his tenure with the Cleveland Browns.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps copyright font and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface for the era. Card stock appears appropriately porous for a 1970s food issue. Low market value makes counterfeiting highly unlikely. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Considerable surface foxing (brown spotting) on the left side of the card back. The corners show significant softening and wear. The centering is shifted towards the bottom. Possible light staining typical of food-release cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost shipping via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC (best for low-value vintage bulk), or sportscardforum.com.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value. Use 'High-res scans' to show corner wear clearly. Mention the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs in listing titles to attract team collectors.