1977 Topps Dexter Bussey #176
Dexter Bussey · Topps · Base
Player
Dexter Bussey
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#176
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding, heavy edge wear/chipping, and centering is noticeably shifted to the right. Possible surface staining is visible on the reverse.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for Detroit Lions team set collectors or 1977 set builders. Not a hall of famer or key rookie.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 2: $2-4
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this card are under $1.50. High-grade (PSA 8) copies generally sell for $20-30, but low-grade copies like this one rarely sell individually.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps football card featuring Detroit Lions running back Dexter Bussey. The back displays a pink and brown color scheme with full career Rushing Records through 1976 and a biographical note highlighting his 1975 breakout season. Also features a 'College Corner' section noting his time at U. of Texas at Arlington.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; notable Lions player from the late 70s; classic Topps design with college statistics subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct light-brown cardboard stock (chipmunk stock); period-correct printing dots (halftone); copyright 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. present. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Soft, rounded corners; significant whitening and chipping on all four edges; surface is dirty/stained; centering on the back is poor (80/20 right to left).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a Lions lot or set builder lot), COMC, or a local card show 'dollar box'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fee would exceed the value. Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1977 Topps or Detroit Lions team lot to save on shipping. If listing individually, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a semi-rigid loader.