1977 Topps Mike Haynes Rookie Card #162
Mike Haynes · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Hall of Famer (HOF) Rookie
Player
Mike Haynes
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#162
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Hall of Famer (HOF) Rookie
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $30-$40, PSA 4: $50-$65, PSA 5: $85-$110
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade (VG-EX) copies range from $20 to $40. PSA 4 graded copies have recently sold for approximately $60, while PSA 8 examples (NM-MT) can reach $400+.
Description
Featured is the 1977 Topps Rookie Card of Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes. The card commemorates his status as a 1976 AFC All-Pro. It features the classic 1977 Topps design with an orange ribbon banner for the team name 'Patriots' and the player name prominently displayed. Haynes is shown in his white Patriots away jersey, looking off-camera. The card has a vintage matte finish characteristic of late 70s Topps stock.
Key Features
This is the definitive rookie card for Mike Haynes, a member of both the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is highly sought after by New England Patriots team collectors and Hall of Fame rookie collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct dot-matrix printing patterns and period-accurate card stock. This card is rarely counterfeited, though reprints exist in later commemorative sets (which are usually clearly marked).
Flaws to Note
The card exhibits significant centering issues, being heavily shifted toward the right edge. The bottom right corner shows visible fraying/rounding. There appears to be surface soiling or small dark specks in the white border areas and light edge wear on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of vintage football collectors. COMC is also a good secondary option for selling raw mid-grade vintage items.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees would likely exceed the value added due to the poor centering and corner wear. Sell it raw as a 'High Grade Filler' or 'VG-EX RC'. Use Keywords: Mike Haynes Rookie, 1977 Topps Football, HOF RC, Patriots Vintage.