1977 Topps Ed Marinaro #87
Ed Marinaro · Topps · Base
Player
Ed Marinaro
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
87
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is biased toward the top-left on the reverse, with soft corners visible and typical rough-cut factory edges.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Primarily collected by Cornell alumni, 1977 set builders, and 'Blue Mountain State' fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA examples (9 or 10) can reach $200+, but mid-grade copies remain extremely affordable.
Description
The reverse of the 1977 Topps Ed Marinaro card features a distinct brown and pink color scheme. It displays career rushing statistics for the Vikings and Jets, along with a biographical section and a 'College Corner' highlight regarding his time at Cornell. The card stock is characteristic grey cardboard from the late 70s.
Key Features
Features actor and former NFL player Ed Marinaro (of Hill Street Blues and Blue Mountain State fame). It is a late-career card for the Heisman runner-up.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic based on the dot-matrix print pattern in the pink blocks and the characteristic rough cut of the paper stock. 1977 Topps are rarely faked unless they are major stars.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues on the back, soft corners, and typical surface wear or 'snow' common to 1970s Topps issues. Card stock shows age-appropriate yellowing/fading.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a lot of 1977 football cards. Not worth the fees of a major auction house.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly centered and has razor-sharp corners (it does not appear to). Sell as a raw vintage single to a player collector.