1977 Topps Don Herrmann #428
Don Herrmann · Topps · Base
Player
Don Herrmann
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
428
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse side is slightly shifted toward the top. The corners show visible whitening and rounding consistent with mid-grade vintage stock. The paper stock shows typical 1970s gray/brown aging.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily driven by 1977 Topps set builders and New Orleans Saints or 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: $30-45. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples are rare but usually command a premium for set builders.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1977 Topps common cards in mid-grade raw condition range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples usually sell for $25-35, while PSA 9s can reach $75+ depending on the registry collector demand.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #428 from the 1977 Topps Football set, featuring Wide Receiver Don Herrmann of the New Orleans Saints. The back utilizes the classic 1977 design with pink and black ink on gray cardstock. It includes a football icon with the card number, a detailed 'Receiving Record' table covering his seasons with the Giants and Saints (1969-1976), a 'College Corner' blurb about Waynesburg State, and the characteristic 1977 copyright line at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps football card; features a player during the New Orleans Saints' early era; inclusion of 'College Corner' biographical data; essential for 1977 set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps card. Indicators include the correct gray 'recycled' cardstock grain, two-color (pink/black) printing process on the reverse, and the standard '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright nomenclature.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on all four corners; top-border centering is heavy on the reverse; minor surface wear and typical vintage paper toning; slight chipping along the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or for a set builder search), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shows as 'common' bin inventory.
Selling Tips
As a common player card, it is best sold in a 'player lot' or 'team lot' to maximize shipping value. Unless this card is in pristine/MINT condition (PSA 9 or 10), the cost of grading will far exceed the card's market value.