1979 Topps Football Don Calhoun #136
Don Calhoun · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base
Player
Don Calhoun
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
136
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on back (approx 65/35). Corners show minor fuzzing. Surface appears clean of major wax stains which were common for this set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low - Niche. This is a common card of a non-Hall of Fame player, primarily sought by Patriots team set collectors or 1979 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $20-$25 range to set registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1979 Topps football card featuring New England Patriots running back Don Calhoun. This card back features his career rushing record, a short biographical blurb about his 1977 season performance, and a 'Don led Kansas State Wildcats in rushing as a junior' cartoon fact at the bottom. The reverse utilizes the iconic purple and yellow-gold color scheme indicative of the 1979 set.
Key Features
Features stats from his peak years with the New England Patriots; Part of a widely collected vintage football set known for its simple but iconic reverse design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct brown chipboard stock consistent with late-70s Topps; Proper typography and copyright symbol spacing; Visible 'dotted' print pattern in the flat colors under magnification.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softness; Right-leaning centering on the reverse; Slight color bleed in the purple border lines typical of 1970s utility-grade printing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost listing), COMC (best for commons), or Sportlots. This card is best sold as part of a lot or a New England Patriots team set to maximize shipping value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will far exceed the market value for lower grades. Best listed with 'Patriots' in the keywords. Use a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) for low-cost shipping.