1975 Topps Dave Elmendorf #482
Dave Elmendorf · Topps · Base
Player
Dave Elmendorf
Set
1975 Topps Football
Year
1975
Card #
482
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly favored to the right side (60/40), corners show light touches of wear, and edges appear clean for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by team set collectors (LA Rams) or 1975 set completionists. Not a high-value rookie or superstar card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $40-50 range, but lower-grade slabs often struggle to cover the original grading fee.
Description
Authentic 1975 Topps Football card featuring Los Angeles Rams safety Dave Elmendorf. The reverse side (shown) features a green and black dual-panel design with player statistics from 1971-1974, a biographical blurb highlighting his collegiate career at Texas A&M, and a classic goalpost graphic. Printed on characteristic grey cardstock by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Key Features
Features a member of the 'Fearsome Foursome' era Rams; Elmendorf was a College Football Hall of Famer and a key defensive piece for Los Angeles in the 70s.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'grey' cardboard stock typical of mid-70s Topps; appropriate 'dot pattern' in the green ink; specific double-asterisk copyright line for 1975. Common card with no history of reprints.
Flaws to Note
Centering sits roughly 60/40 to the right. Minor corner softening on the bottom left and top left corners. Slight typical 'snow' or print speckling in the black ink areas common for 1975 Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost BIN), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or as part of a lot of 1970s football cards on Mercari.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a PSA 6/7. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top-loader. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11 to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.