1974 Topps Horst Muhlmann Cincinnati Bengals #268
Horst Muhlmann · Topps · Base
Player
Horst Muhlmann
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
#268
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is significantly off (65/35 left-to-right), soft corners are visible on all four points, and there is slight edge wear on the left side. Surface appears decent with minor toning consistent with age.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Demand is primarily driven by 1974 Topps set completionists or nostalgic Bengals fans. Horst Muhlmann is not a Hall of Fame player, limiting high-end collector interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 4: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1974 Topps commons/kickers range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 8 versions typically sell for $35-50, but this specific card would not achieve that grade.
Description
A vintage 1974 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals kicker Horst Muhlmann. The card design features the classic 1974 aesthetic with the player name and position in white boxes with black outlines, and a team name banner at the bottom in red/white. The photo shows Muhlmann in jersey #16 during an in-game action sequence with a holder.
Key Features
Vintage Topps football design; represents the early 1970s Cincinnati Bengals era; common card for set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct greyish/brown pulp backing typical of 1974 Topps; the 'dots' of the four-color printing process are consistent with the era; the red banner ink density is correct. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Oversized left border (OC) indicates poor factory centering; softening of all four corners; minor white chipping on the left edge; general vintage card stock aging (toning).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or set filler), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shows in the Cincinnati/Ohio area.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value. Selling as part of a Bengals team lot or a 1974 starter set is the best way to maximize interest. If listed on eBay, use a 'standard envelope' shipping option to keep costs low.