1977 Topps Marvin Cobb #52
Marvin Cobb · Topps · Base
Player
Marvin Cobb
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
52
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering on back is fairly good, but the top-left corner shows visible softening/rounding, and there is slight fuzzing on all edges consistent with 70s cardboard stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by player collectors, USC alumni collectors, or set-builders completing the 1977 Topps football set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this set typically range from $0.50 to $2.00. High-grade (PSA 9) versions of similar commons sell for $75+, but mid-grade examples usually move for under $20.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps Marvin Cobb #52 football card. The reverse side features Cobb's 1975-1976 Cincinnati Bengals interception record and a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at the University of Southern California (USC), where he notably played both football and baseball.
Key Features
Features a dual-sport athlete biography (USC baseball and football); part of the iconic 1977 Topps set known for its unique pennant-style design on the front.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct 'Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright line at the bottom; appropriate porous cardboard stock with 'chipboard' texture; period-accurate typography and ink absorption.
Flaws to Note
Softened top-left corner (viewed from back); minor edge wear; typical rough-cut factory edges from the era; slight surface aging on the gray cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk lot of 1970s football cards on Sportlots.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value. List it as '1977 Topps Marvin Cobb Bengals #52' and provide high-resolution photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.