1977 Topps Football Bob Tucker #124
Bob Tucker · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Tucker
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
124
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably shifted toward the left and top. Edges show minor chipping common for 1970s gray stock, and corners appear slightly softened with some minor whitening visible on the reverse.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to 1977 set builders, Bloomsburg State alumni, or vintage New York Giants team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-40. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1977 Topps common/veteran cards typically range from $0.25 to $1.50 in various conditions. Higher graded PSA 8 examples of this specific card have sold for approximately $45-60, but this specimen does not meet that grade threshold due to centering.
Description
This 1977 Topps Football card features New York Giants Tight End Bob Tucker. The card back features a pink and black design on classic gray cardstock, detailing his college career at Bloomsburg State and his professional receiving records. It includes a 'College Corner' segment and highlights his 1971 NFL receiving title achievement.
Key Features
Includes full career receiving stats through 1976; highlights Tucker as the first tight end in NFL history to win a receiving title (1971); classic 1977 Topps design; key veteran card for Giants team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card exhibits the correct '1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright line, the appropriate grainy gray cardstock texture of the era, and standard 2.5 x 3.5 dimensions. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-center printing (heavy to the top and left); minor corner wear/softening; edge chipping typical of 70s Topps stock; slight surface foxing/discoloration on the lower reverse cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with Best Offer), COMC, or at local card shows in the New Jersey/New York area where Giants fans are concentrated.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for professional grading as the cost of the slab (approx. $20) is significantly higher than the market value of the card. List as part of a 1977 Topps lot or a Giants team set to maximize interest. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.