1977 Topps Thom Darden #69
Thom Darden · Topps · Base
Player
Thom Darden
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#69
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is heavily shifted toward the bottom and slightly to the right. Corners show light touches of wear, and there is a small surface stain/blemish on the right middle edge of the card back.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily driven by Cleveland Browns team collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-30; PSA 5: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies have sold in the $40-$50 range, but lower grades rarely appear at auction due to low ROI.
Description
A 1977 Topps football card featuring Cleveland Browns Safety Thom Darden. The reverse features Darden's interception records from 1972-1976 and a 'College Corner' section detailing his time at the University of Michigan. The card back uses a distinct pink and brown color scheme on vintage gray cardstock.
Key Features
Features the Cleveland Browns' all-time interceptions leader; iconic 1977 Topps design; includes detailed collegiate background from Michigan.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card exhibits correct 1977 Topps gray cardstock pulp texture, period-accurate letterpress printing with slight ink bleed, and the standard '© 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright line at the bottom.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering on the reverse; minor corner softening; small brown surface spot/stain on the right edge of the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It is also suitable for a 'pick-your-card' bulk listing for set fillers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($15-$25+) far exceed the market value of the card in this condition. Use a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) for cheap shipping to make the total price attractive to set builders.