1979 Topps Harold McLinton #111
Harold McLinton · Topps · Base
Player
Harold McLinton
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
111
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show visible white wear and softening, centering is slightly biased toward the top-right, and edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1970s gray card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Primarily sought after by Washington Redskins team collectors, 1979 Topps set builders, or Southern University alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card have historically sold in the $40-$50 range, but lower grades rarely trade due to the high cost of the grading fee relative to the card value.
Description
A classic 1979 Topps Football card featuring Washington Redskins linebacker Harold McLinton. This vintage card features a purple and yellow back with an 'Interception Record' stat block, a short biographical blurb calling him an 'unsung hero,' and a cartoon illustration detailing his off-season work as a youth service specialist. Printed on 1970s heavy gray card stock.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s NFL card; notable Redskins defender who played in Super Bowl VII; includes full 10-year career statistical record for the player.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine 1979 Topps cardboard stock with correct gray/brown fibrous texture. The '© 1979 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line is crisp with no ink bleeding. High confidence in authenticity; reproduction of this specific player card is extremely rare.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners, particularly bottom-right. Minor chipping and fuzziness on the edges. The centering on the back is slightly shifted toward the top-right corner. General surface wear visible on the cardboard surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with a Best Offer option) or COMC for easy inventory management. Best as part of a lot of other vintage Redskins or 1979 Topps cards to save on shipping.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($19+) vs. the market value of the card, grading is not recommended for this specific specimen unless it was likely to hit a PSA 9 or 10. Use keywords like 'Vintage Redskins' and '1979 Topps' to attract team collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope.