1972 Topps Lance Alworth #170
Lance Alworth · Topps · Base
Player
Lance Alworth
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
#170
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) based on severe centering issues and corner softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Alworth is a legend, but this is a later-career card (not his rookie) and the heavy centering flaw limits appeal to high-end registry collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-35, PSA 6: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1972 Alworth cards in mid-grade range from $10 to $15. PSA 5 examples typically sell for $30, while perfectly centered PSA 8s can reach $150+.
Description
Classic 1972 Topps design featuring Hall of Fame wide receiver Lance 'Bambi' Alworth in a Dallas Cowboys uniform. This card belongs to a football set, though it shares the iconic 1972 Topps aesthetic with its colorful banners and borders. The image shows Alworth from the chest up in his white #19 jersey against a solid blue background.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (inducted 1978); late-career card showing Alworth with the Cowboys; iconic 1972 Topps high-contrast design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock for the era; correct color saturation in the neon pink and orange banners; standard Topps print dot patterns visible under magnification. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The card is severely off-center left-to-right (roughly 80/20 or worse) which significantly impacts the grade. Visible softening on the bottom left corner and minor edge wear on the left border. Some light surface speckling in the pink/orange banner areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single card of this value. It would also perform well at a local card show or in a vintage football Facebook group.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering, avoid professional grading as the cost will likely exceed the value added. List with a clear photo of the back. Use keywords like 'HOF', 'Cowboys', and 'Vintage Football' in the listing title. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.