1968 Topps Sherrill Headrick #17
Sherrill Headrick · Topps · Base
Player
Sherrill Headrick
Set
1968 Topps Football
Year
1968
Card #
#17
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-45, PSA 7: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.50 to $3.00 on eBay. PSA 8 examples have sold for $200+, but this specific card's condition is significantly lower, closer to the $2-$5 raw range.
Description
This is a 1968 Topps Sherrill Headrick card, #17, featuring the linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals. The design is iconic for the '68 set, showing a portrait against a vibrant blue background with a 'tiger head' logo circle in the bottom right corner. The player is shown in a red Kansas City Chiefs jersey (due to a trade), though the card text lists him as a Bengal.
Key Features
Vintage late-60s Topps design; features Sherrill Headrick, an All-Pro linebacker known as 'Psycho'; part of the 1968 inaugural set for the Cincinnati Bengals organization.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with a slightly grainy texture on the reverse; correct 1968 Topps color saturation; natural fiber wear on the edges. High confidence in authenticity; this card is not commonly faked.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted slightly to the top-left (approx 40/60). There is visible white chipping on the top edge and surface-level print snow in the blue background. Corners show slight softening, particularly the bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, ideally as part of a set builder lot or a team-specific (Bengals or Chiefs) collection.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading is not recommended unless it is part of a larger bulk submission intending to complete a high-grade set. List it as '1968 Topps Sherrill Headrick #17 Bengals EX' with high-quality front and back scans. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping.