1975 Topps Cornell Green #91
Cornell Green · Topps · Base
Player
Cornell Green
Set
1975 Topps Football
Year
1975
Card #
#91
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is biased toward the upper right; corners show significant soften/rounding; edges have visible chipping/white showing; surface shows minor speckling and age-related toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal primarily for Dallas Cowboys team collectors or vintage set builders completing the 1975 series.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 copies have reached $100+, but this specimen does not meet those condition requirements.
Description
A classic 1975 Topps Football card featuring Dallas Cowboys legend Cornell Green. The back of the card features a vibrant green and white design with detailed career interception stats from 1962 to 1974. A unique trivia piece notes that his brother, Pumpsie, was a big league infielder. Printed on traditional vintage grey cardstock.
Key Features
Final year card for the 5-time Pro Bowler and 3-time All-Pro; iconic 1975 Topps 'Goalpost' back design; Cowboys team interest.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Correct 1975 grey cardstock texture; accurate star symbol and copyright font at the bottom; natural age-related ink absorption; no signs of modern reproduction or glossy finish.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded (especially top-left and bottom-right); top edge shows chipping; right border is notably thinner than left border (centering issue); minor surface wear on the reverse green ink.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for slow-burn sales, or vintage football Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($20+) far exceed the market value of a mid-grade common. List as 'Vintage Dallas Cowboys' to capture team collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.