1972 Topps Bob Johnson #13
Bob Johnson · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Johnson
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
#13
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted right (approx 70/30), top-left corner shows visible softening/rounding, and slight edge wear is present on the top border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Moderate - Primarily sought by Cincinnati Bengals team collectors and 1972 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $18-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $3.00 to $7.00 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies typically sell for $50-60.
Description
This 1972 Topps Bob Johnson card features a classic 1970s design with a red arched inner border and a football-shaped team name badge. Johnson is shown in a three-point stance on grass. The card represents the early years of the Cincinnati Bengals franchise, for which Johnson was the first-ever draft pick.
Key Features
Bengals pioneer, Bob Johnson was the only player to have his number (54) retired by the Bengals for 50+ years. High-grade examples of 1972 Topps are collectible due to the card stock's susceptibility to edge wear.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card stock shows correct aging and 'grey' back texture typical of 1972 Topps football. Halftone printing dot patterns are consistent with era-appropriate lithography.
Flaws to Note
Obvious right-to-left centering issues. The top-left corner is blunt and showing white through the color. Minor surface pitting or 'snow' is visible in the black jersey area, common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific level of card. It can also be sold as part of a lot of 1972 Topps football cards to attract set builders.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this specific card as the centering and corner wear will cap the grade at a level where grading fees exceed the card's value. Sell it raw, highlighting it as a 'Bengals original' in the title.