1973 Topps AFC Championship Game Dolphins 21 Steelers 17 #139
Frenchy Fuqua, Ben Gay, Various Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers · Topps · Base / Postseason Highlight
Player
Frenchy Fuqua, Ben Gay, Various Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#139
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic
Category
Base / Postseason Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-8, PSA 2: $10-12, PSA 3: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of this card in PSA 8 condition range from $30-$50. Ungraded copies in 'Good' or 'Very Good' condition typically sell for $2-$5. This specific damaged copy would generally be found in a $0.25 to $0.50 bargain box.
Description
A 1973 Topps football card commemorating the AFC Championship Game where the Miami Dolphins defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-17. The card features an action photo of 'Frenchy' Fuqua (#33) of the Steelers being tackled by Dolphins defenders. The design features a white border with purple and gold flag accents at the top and bottom left.
Key Features
Includes imagery of the legendary 1972 'Perfect Season' Dolphins on their way to Super Bowl VII. Part of the highly collectible 1973 Topps horizontal sub-series.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1973 card stock (grey/brown back), proper ink saturation for the era, and period-correct font. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Severe damage including a large corner tear/loss at the top left, a significant corner chip at the bottom left, heavy corner rounding on the right side, and visible surface scuffing/discoloration on the borders. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot) or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the significant physical damage (missing corner material), this card has very little individual market value. It is best sold as part of a larger 'bulk' lot of 1970s football cards or used for a low-grade 'beater' set filler. Grading is not recommended as the cost of the service far exceeds the card's value.