1977 Topps Gary Garrison #475
Gary Garrison · Topps · Base
Player
Gary Garrison
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#475
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) Estimated: Centering is skewed heavily towards the top and right. Corners show visible softening and the edges appear rough (common for O-Pee-Chee or Topps of this era). Surface shows typical vintage gray/tanned stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Gary Garrison is a Chargers Hall of Famer, but the 1977 set is not a high-demand year for him personally unless a collector is completing a set or a team-specific collection.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 4: $2-4. Grading this card is not Recommended as the cost exceeds value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1977 Topps common/semi-star cards range from $0.25 to $1.50. PSA 8 (NM-MT) examples of this specific card have sold for $20-$25 in the past, but this specific copy would likely not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
The reverse side of the 1977 Topps Gary Garrison card features a distinctive 1970s design with a gray cardstock back. It includes Garrison's 'Receiving Record' from 1966 through 1976 with the Chargers, a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at San Diego State, and his nickname 'Ghost' in a short biographical blurb. Pink and black ink highlights are used throughout the layout.
Key Features
Includes full career stats up to 1976 for the Chargers legend; high card number (#475) in the set; features 'Ghost' nickname blurb.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The card shows correct 1977 Topps 'tanned' cardstock, period-accurate pink/black ink saturation, and the copyright '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM INC.' is printed clearly at the bottom.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues (top-heavy and right-heavy); soft corners on all four points; edge fraying/rough cuts characteristic of 1970s factory blades; vintage cardstock discoloration.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For a single card of this value, a local card shop's 'dollar bin' or a Sportlots listing is most appropriate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the market value of the card. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $0.60-$1.00 to keep the total cost attractive to set-builders.