1977 Topps James Harris #463
James Harris · Topps · Base
Player
James Harris
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#463
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is noticeably off-top-to-bottom. Corners show visible whitening and rounding. Edges have typical rough cut from the era but also some handling wear. Surface shows some light staining or discoloration typical of the gray 1977 card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - James Harris has a dedicated following among Rams/Bills collectors and those collecting pioneer Black QBs, but this is a common base card and not his rookie year.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $40-50 (Note: Value rarely justifies grading fees for this card in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1977 common/semistar cards range from $0.50 to $3.00. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card generally sell for $30-40.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1977 Topps James Harris card #463. James 'Shack' Harris was a pioneer as one of the first successful African American starting quarterbacks in the NFL. The card back features a gray cardstock with pink and black ink, displaying his professional stats with the Bills and Rams, a biographical summary, and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his success at Grambling College.
Key Features
Features stats of a historic NFL quarterback; iconic 1977 Topps design; includes 'College Corner' subset information on his Grambling career.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine vintage card. Correct pink/black ink registration; fibrous gray cardboard stock; 1977 Topps copyright line is present at the bottom. Low risk of counterfeiting for this specific common player card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) top-to-bottom; soft/rounded lower right corner; edge chipping/whitening; typical vintage gray stock age-toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' for set builders), Sportlots, or in a local card shop's vintage common bin.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a lot or used to complete a 1977 Topps set. Use high-resolution scans of both sides. Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card in EX condition.