1972 Topps Dave Parks #14
Dave Parks · Topps (©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.) · Base Card
Player
Dave Parks
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
14
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimation based on visible surface staining, whitening of edges, and corner rounding. The card exhibits significant off-center printing on the reverse and a noticeable dark stain near the right edge of the text box.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.)
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Dave Parks is a respected player but not a Hall of Famer, and this specific card is a common from the set in lower-mid grade condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $4-6, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card in similar VG condition typically sell for $1.00 to $2.00 plus shipping. Higher grade (PSA 8+) copies can fetch $40+, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A vintage 1972 Topps Dave Parks #14 football card featuring the former Pro Bowl Tight End for the New Orleans Saints. The reverse showcases a green and blue color scheme with a cartoon illustration about Parks' aching leg muscles in 1970, complete career receiving statistics from 1964-1971, and biographical data including his college years at Texas Tech.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; features a three-time Pro Bowler and former 1st overall draft pick; classic Topps comic-style reverse illustration.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features correct cardboard stock texture for 1972 Topps, period-accurate blue and green ink saturation, and the '©T.C.G.' copyright mark. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface staining/discoloration on the reverse right-side border; rounded corners; silvering/whitening of the blue borders; heavy centering shift toward the bottom/left of the card reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a filler for set collectors at a local card show or through COMC.
Selling Tips
Due to the condition flaws and low market value, grading is not recommended as costs will exceed the card's value. List as 'Vintage 1972 Topps Football Dave Parks' and use clear photos of both sides to show the staining honestly.