1973 Topps John Brodie #400

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1973 Topps John Brodie #400

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.

Scanned on 5/3/2026
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