1977 Topps Boobie Clark #411
Boobie Clark · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base Card
Player
Boobie Clark
Set
1977 Topps Baseball (Note: This is a Football card incorrectly identified in a baseball context; correctly: 1977 Topps Football)
Year
1977
Card #
411
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted towards the left and top. Corners show slight softening. Edges appear relatively clean for the vintage stock, but original cardboard grain is visible.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low. Boobie Clark is a 'common' player for collectors. Demand is limited to Bengals team collectors or those completing the full 1977 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10; PSA 7: $15-20; PSA 8: $35-45. (Grading costs generally exceed the value of this card unless it is a Gem Mint 10).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards range from $0.99 to $2.50. Graded PSA 8 examples of similar commons typically sell for $15 - $25.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps Boobie Clark card, number 411. The reverse side features the 'College Corner' subset logo, detailing Clark's time at Bethune-Cookman. It provides his full rushing record from 1973 to 1976 with the Cincinnati Bengals and highlights his 1973 AFC Rookie of the Year achievement. The card is printed on classic gray vintage cardstock with red and black ink elements.
Key Features
Features Boobie Clark, the 1973 AFC Rookie of the Year. Iconic 1977 Topps design with the football-shaped card number logo. Part of a popular 1970s football set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock is the correct fibrous gray cardboard used by Topps in 1977. The 'bubble' print quality and specific red hue in the 'College Corner' section match known authentic examples.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues (heavy to the top-left). Visible touch of wear on the bottom right corner. Minor paper toning consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/low cost shipping item), COMC, or in person at local card shows in the Cincinnati area. Best sold as part of a lot or a set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the market value. List it with 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for $1.00 to attract set builders. Mention 'High Grade Potential' only if the front centering is significantly better than the back.