1977 Topps Jim Otis #62
Jim Otis · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Otis
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
62
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is decent but slightly off-top to bottom. Significant corner wear/rounding is visible on the bottom corners, and the edges show typical vintage rough-cut fraying.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Jim Otis is a respected player of the era, but as a non-rookie base card of a non-Hall of Famer, demand is limited to Cardinals team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $20-25; PSA 4: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps stars/sub-stars in mid-grade condition typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 8 or better examples occasionally reach $30+, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
The reverse side of 1977 Topps #62 featuring St. Louis Cardinals Running Back Jim Otis. The card back features a tan/gray stock with pink and black ink. It includes player vital statistics, a seven-year rushing record table, a brief biographical summary of his 1975 NFC rushing title, and a 'College Corner' section noting his time at Ohio State.
Key Features
Includes a mention of Otis winning the NFC rushing title in 1975 and his Pro Bowl selection. Features the classic 1977 Topps design with the iconic football helmet number badge.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card displays the correct mechanical printing dots for the era, authentic 'cardboard' gray stock texture, and the standard 1977 Topps copyright line at the bottom. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softness and rounding on all four corners, especially the bottom right. Minor chipping along the right-hand edge. Surface shows typical vintage 'snow' or print graininess common for 1970s gray stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'PWE' low-cost shipping item), Sportlots, or COMC. Better sold as part of a lot of 1977 Topps football cards or Cardinals team cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will far exceed the card's secondary market value. List with an 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap tracking to entice budget-conscious set builders.