1982 Topps Cris Collinsworth Rookie Card #194
Cris Collinsworth · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Cris Collinsworth
Set
1982 Topps Baseball (Football set erroneously requested, but this is the 1982 Topps Football set)
Year
1982
Card #
#194
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Reason: Heavy top-to-bottom centering bias (approx 80/20), visible edge chipping on the right side, and soft corners on bottom right/left.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High name recognition due to broadcasting career keeps his rookie card in steady demand compared to other 80s receivers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $50-60. (Note: PSA 10s can reach $500+, but this card's centering prevents high grades).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $6.00 to $9.50 on eBay. PSA 9 (Mint) copies typically sell for $130-$160, while PSA 6 copies often struggle to clear $30.
Description
True 1982 Topps Rookie Card featuring Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and legendary broadcaster Cris Collinsworth. The card features the classic 82 design with 'BENGALS' in block text at the top and the 'AFC PRO BOWL' designation above the nameplate. This specific card shows vibrant color and an iconic portrait of Collinsworth in his helmet.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card; features a 3-time Pro Bowler and current NBC Sunday Night Football broadcaster; highly collectible for Bengals fans and broadcasting history enthusiasts; iconic 1982 border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Card stock shows appropriate age-related toning on the reverse (not visible but inferred); the lithographic dot pattern on the helmet and skin tones is consistent with 1980s Topps printing processes. These are rarely faked.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical miscut/centering issues (very narrow top border, thick bottom border); noticeable white chipping along the far right green edge; softening of all four corners; minor surface print dots in the white name plate area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer) or COMC. It is a great candidate for a 'Budget Rookie' or 'Broadcaster' collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the centering and edge wear will result in a grade where the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List as 'Raw Rookie' and use keywords like 'NFL Broadcaster' and 'Bengals RC'.