1973 Topps John Brodie #400
John Brodie · Topps · Base
Player
John Brodie
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#400
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is noticeably shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show moderate rounding and softening. Edges have visible white chipping. Surface appears clean but lacks original gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - John Brodie has a dedicated following among 49ers fans and vintage football set builders, but he is not currently a Hall of Famer which caps the ceiling.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $40-50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar EX condition typically sell for $6-$10 plus shipping. PSA 6 copies have recently averaged $45, while PSA 7 'Near Mint' copies reach $85+.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps football card featuring San Francisco 49ers legendary quarterback John Brodie. The card utilizes the iconic 1973 design with green goalpost/banner motifs at the top and bottom. Brodie is depicted in his red 49ers home jersey against a clear blue sky background. This is a vintage card from the final season of Brodie's distinguished 17-year career.
Key Features
Features a 2-time Pro Bowler and 1970 NFL MVP. Iconic 1973 Topps 'Goalpost' design. High card number (#400) often marks the end of veteran star checklists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows correct gray/brown inner fiber typical of 1970s Topps. Lettering and border lines show authentic 'bleeding' from the vintage lithographic process rather than modern pixelation.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. Softened corners especially at the bottom left. Edge wear along the vertical sides where the white card stock is exposed. Minor print snow/surface speckling in the blue sky area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a 'Buy It Now' with a Best Offer option. It is also suitable for COMC due to set builders and team collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of a mid-grade PSA 5. Use high-resolution scans to show the corner wear. List as '1973 Topps John Brodie 400 49ers QB Vintage'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a reinforced eBay standard envelope.