1972 Topps Steve Zabel #21
Steve Zabel · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Zabel
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
21
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - primarily collected by team set builders for the Eagles or 1972 Topps master set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $12.00 - $18.00, PSA 5: $20.00 - $30.00
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1972 Topps low-number commons (1-200) typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7 versions of this specific card have sold for approximately $45, but lower grades rarely trade on the open market.
Description
This 1972 Topps Steve Zabel (Tight End, Philadelphia Eagles) card features the classic 1972 Topps design with a horizontal back layout. The back displays his collegiate achievements at Oklahoma, biographical data, and his 1970-1971 NFL pass receiving records. The card stock is the traditional grey/brown cardboard of the era with 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' markings.
Key Features
Vintage early 1970s football card from the iconic 1972 Topps set. Zabel was a first-round draft pick and versatile player for the Eagles and Patriots. Original grey-back stock and collegiate stats.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1972 Topps copyright symbol (T.C.G.) and typeface. The cardboard stock aging and fiber texture are consistent with 1970s production. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner wear with rounding visible on all four corners. Moderate edge chipping consistent with age. Visible surface staining or foxing on the card back. The centering appears slightly shifted towards the top-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for low-value vintage commons like this. It could also be sold as part of a Philadephia Eagles team lot or a 1972 Topps starter set bundle.
Selling Tips
Due to the high shipping cost relative to card value, sell this card in a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a semi-rigid loader to keep costs down. It is not worth the cost of grading unless purely for personal sentimental reasons. List with '1972 Topps Eagles' in the title.