1977 Topps Mick Tingelhoff #291
Mick Tingelhoff · Topps Chewing Gum Inc. · Base (Veteran)
Player
Mick Tingelhoff
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
291
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show slight softening. Surface shows typical fibrous cardboard texture common for 1977 stock.
Category
Base (Veteran)
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum Inc.
Demand Level
Moderate. Tingelhoff is a respected Hall of Famer, but as an offensive lineman, his cards generally have a stable, niche market rather than high-velocity 'investment' demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45, PSA 8: $75-90. (High-grade premiums apply for Hall of Famers).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $5.00 depending on centering. Graded PSA 8 examples typically sell for around $80, while PSA 9s are significantly rarer and command over $250.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps football card featuring Hall of Fame Center Mick Tingelhoff. The reverse side features a brown-and-pink color scheme with a 'College Corner' biographical section highlighting his time at the University of Nebraska. The card includes his career accolades, noting his 7 All-Pro selections and legendary durability with the Minnesota Vikings.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame Center Mick Tingelhoff. A key card for Minnesota Vikings team collectors and HOF set builders. Includes Nebraska Cornhuskers college history.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'cardboard' pulp texture is consistent with 1977 Topps stock. No signs of modern digital printing or unnatural gloss. The pink/red ink bleeding slightly into the brown sections is a signature of original period printing.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted towards the left border. Minor corner softening visible on the bottom right. The card stock shows standard age-related toning/brownish tint common to 1970s Topps issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for raw cards like this, utilizing a low-cost eBay Standard Envelope. COMC is a good secondary option for bulk vintage processing.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering issues, grading is likely not cost-effective as the fee would exceed the value increase. List as '1977 Topps Mick Tingelhoff HOF Vikings' to capture key search terms. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader.