1977 Topps Henry Childs #68
Henry Childs · Topps · Base
Player
Henry Childs
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
68
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) potential; centering appears slightly off-center left-to-right (approx 65/35), corners show minor whitening, edges look relatively clean for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily sought by Saints team collectors, Kansas State alumni, or vintage set builders completing the 1977 checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $40-60, PSA 9: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies have historically sold in the $45 range, while PSA 9 copies are rare and command a significant premium over $100.
Description
1977 Topps Football Henry Childs #68 featuring the New Orleans Saints Tight End. The card reverse shown features player biographical information, 1974-1976 receiving records, a detailed career summary blurb, and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his career at Kansas State. Standard vintage gray cardstock with pink and black ink printing.
Key Features
Vintage New Orleans Saints card from the late 1970s; Henry Childs was a Pro Bowl tight end (1979) and is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Features the correct period-accurate grainy cardstock, micro-printing patterns in the pink text boxes, and the standard '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line. Not a high-risk for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
The card exhibits centering shifts common in 1977 Topps, leaning slightly towards the left border. Visible minor touch-wear on corners. General vintage toning on the gray pulp cardstock. Surface appears clean without major wax staining.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for low-value vintage singles. It can also be sold via Sportlots or COMC for long-tail inventory. Not recommended for high-end auction houses unless part of a complete high-grade set.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this card unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 9 or 10. List as a 'Buy It Now' with high-quality scans of both front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping. Use 'Saints Hall of Fame' in the keywords.