1977 Topps Tom Sullivan #243
Tom Sullivan · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Sullivan
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
243
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is decent but top edge shows wear, right corner exhibits softening, and the gray card stock has characteristic fiber spotting.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card of a non-Hall of Fame player, primarily of interest to Eagles team set collectors or 1977 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60. (Note: Grading costs exceed current value for this specific player)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales typically range from $0.99 to $1.99 as individual buy-it-now items. High-grade PSA 8 copies have sold for $40-50 in the last year.
Description
Vintage 1977 Topps Football card featuring Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Tom Sullivan. The card back features a pink and black design with complete rushing statistics from 1972-1976 and a 'College Corner' blurb about his time at the University of Miami.
Key Features
Vintage late-70s Topps design; features a notable Eagles RB from the era; includes full collegiate and professional stat history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps gray cardboard stock; correct typography and pink ink hue; 1977 Topps Chewing Gum copyright line present. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Softening on the bottom right corner; minor edge chipping along the top; natural 'snowing' or print spotting on the gray back stock; minor centering shift toward the top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via COMC. Single sales are difficult due to shipping costs outweighing card value.
Selling Tips
List as part of a '1977 Topps Eagles Team Set' to maximize interest. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping. Grading is not recommended unless part of a personal registry set.