1977 Topps Cliff Harris #490
Cliff Harris · Topps · Base / Dallas Cowboys Star
Player
Cliff Harris
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#490
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. The back shows fairly sharp corners with minor whitening at the tips. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left (roughly 65/35). The card stock shows standard age-toning but no major creasing or staining visible on reverse.
Category
Base / Dallas Cowboys Star
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is driven primarily by Dallas Cowboys team collectors and Pro Football Hall of Fame set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $35-50, PSA 8: $75-120
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $2.00 to $10.00 including shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $80-100 range, but lower grades usually remain under $30.
Description
Featured here is the back of a 1977 Topps Cliff Harris (#490) vintage football card. This reverse side provides a comprehensive look at the Hall of Fame safety's career stats with the Dallas Cowboys through 1976. The back design includes the 'Interception Record' table, a 'College Corner' section noting his attendance at Ouachita Baptist Univ., and biographical information. The distinctive salmon and black coloration is iconic of the 1977 set.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Inducted 2020), member of the 1970s All-Decade Team, key defensive piece of the 1970s Dallas Cowboys 'Doomsday Defense', iconic vintage design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence high. The card stock shows the correct thickness and brown/gray pulp texture consistent with 1970s Topps. The print uses the classic screen-dot pattern in the salmon-colored header and footer sections. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting due to moderate market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner wear visible on the bottom right and top left tips. The centering on the back is slightly off-center left-to-right. Vintage card stock typically suffers from print fibers or 'snow' which may be present on the hidden front side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card. For a low-value raw card, selling in a Dallas Cowboys team lot or a Hall of Fame lot might yield a better overall return than a single-item sale.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade of PSA 6, grading is not recommended as the cost of authentication ($19-25) would likely exceed the card's market value. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back. Mention 'HOF' or 'Hall of Fame' in the title to attract registry collectors.