1977 Topps Mike Adamle #481
Mike Adamle · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Adamle
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#481
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show slight softening, centering appears slightly shifted to the left on the reverse, and the surface looks clean but maintains typical 70s grey cardstock texture.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Mostly sought by Chicago Bears team collectors, Northwestern alumni, or completionists of the 1977 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-25; PSA 8: $45-60; PSA 9: $150+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $40-$50 range, but lower grades (6-7) often struggle to cover the cost of grading.
Description
This is the back of the 1977 Topps Mike Adamle #481 football card. The back features a pink and brown color scheme on vintage grey cardstock, showcasing Adamle's rushing records through the 1976 season with the Chiefs, Jets, and Bears. It includes the 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at Northwestern University. The card represents the late-career period for the running back who later became a famous sports broadcaster.
Key Features
Features a notable player who transitioned into a high-profile broadcasting career; classic 1977 Topps design; low pop in high grades.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps grey cardstock; correct copyright notice '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' at bottom left; typical vintage ink absorption. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening on the top right; left-to-right centering bias on the reverse; typical cardstock toning/foxing associated with 1970s Topps issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a low-cost BIN (Buy It Now) or on COMC for set builders. Not a candidate for major auction houses unless part of a complete high-grade set.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, this card is best left ungraded unless it is flawless (potential PSA 9/10). List with keywords 'Chicago Bears', 'Northwestern', and 'Broadcaster' to catch niche interest. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping via eBay Standard Envelope.