1977 Topps Wilbur Howard #427
Wilbur Howard · Topps · Base
Player
Wilbur Howard
Set
1977 Topps Baseball
Year
1977
Card #
#427
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) due to visible vertical crease passing through player's face and helmet, plus heavy surface and edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by team collectors completing team sets or 'set builders' looking for low-cost filler cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 1: $1-2 (Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of mid-grade raw commons from this set average $0.50-$1.50 individually. Heavily damaged examples often go unsold or are included in grab bags.
Description
Vintage 1977 Topps Wilbur Howard card featuring a close-up portrait of the Houston Astros outfielder in his classic orange helmet. The design includes the distinctive 1977 script team name in pink and a clean green border framing the photography.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; collectible Houston Astros team card; features a steady role player from the mid-70s era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic era card stock (grey chipboard style); dot-matrix printing pattern visible on skin tones; era-appropriate '77 Topps typography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical crease running from the top border down through the forehead and eye area; noticeable corner rounding; edge chipping along the bottom; light surface staining/toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'bulk lot' of Houston Astros cards or vintage commons on eBay or Mercari. Not worth individual listing fees on most platforms.
Selling Tips
Do not grade. List as part of a 1977 Topps set-building lot or Houston Astros team bundle. Mention 'filler condition' in the description to manage buyer expectations.