1977 Topps Lenvil Elliott #71
Lenvil Elliott · Topps · Base
Player
Lenvil Elliott
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#71
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Edges and corners show light wear consistent with 1970s cardboard. Surfaces appear clean from the back view.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Lenvil Elliott is a common player for most collectors. Demand is primarily from set builders completing the 1977 Topps run or niche Bengals fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $25 - $40, PSA 9: $100+. Note: Grading cost often exceeds market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards range from $0.25 to $1.50 in various conditions. High-grade PSA 9 examples of this specific card are rare and can fetch significantly more, but this card is not in Gem Mint condition.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Running Back Lenvil Elliott. This vintage card shows the player's career 'Rushing Record' through 1976 and a 'College Corner' blurb about his tenure at N.E. Missouri State. The back features the iconic pink and black 1977 design typical of the era.
Key Features
Includes detailed stats and scouting report for the Bengals starter; part of a popular 1977 vintage set known for its unique design and card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with appropriate pulp fiber texture for the late 1970s; authentic pink and black ink density; proper copyright font for 1977 Topps Chewing Gum Inc. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Right edge/corner wear visible; centering is shifted toward the right margin; slight manufacturing 'snow' or print dots common on 1977 oversized stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a 'Registry' set, as the grading fee will likely be 5-10x the card's value. List it as 'Set Filler' or include it in a 1970s Bengals team lot to maximize interest.