1977 Topps Preston Pearson #395
Preston Pearson · Topps · Base
Player
Preston Pearson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
395
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted to the left on the reverse. Corners show minor softening. Surface shows typical paper aging for the card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought after by Dallas Cowboys team set collectors and 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $80 range, while PSA 9s can reach $250+; however, this specific copy appears to be mid-grade.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps Football card featuring Dallas Cowboys running back Preston Pearson, card #395. The reverse features a pink and brown color scheme with a football icon containing the card number, a detailed 'Rushing Record' from 1967-1976, and a 'College Corner' section noting his time at the University of Illinois.
Key Features
Features a prominent Dallas Cowboys player from the 1970s; unique 1977 Topps design; lists career stats through 1976.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture and thickness for 1977 Topps; 'PRTD IN U.S.A.' and copyright '1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' text present in correct font. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias on the back; minor corner wear consistent with age; typical mid-70s Topps card stock toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or Sportlots for low-value base inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a certain PSA 9 or 10, as grading fees exceed the value of mid-grade copies. List with keywords '1977 Topps Football', 'Preston Pearson', and 'Dallas Cowboys'.