1972 Topps Ken Burrough #26
Ken Burrough · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card
Player
Ken Burrough
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
26
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom on reverse. Corners show visible softening and rounding. Edges have chipping and minor silvering. The surface shows minor staining/discoloration in the lower-left on the back.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low. Ken Burrough is a respected player among Houston Oilers fans and vintage set builders, but he is not in the Hall of Fame, limiting broad market movement.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar mid-to-low grade range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies typically reach $40-60, but this specific card is not a candidate for a high grade.
Description
This is the back of a 1972 Topps Ken Burrough #26 card. The reverse features a blue and green color scheme with a cartoon illustration of a player reading a 'Time' magazine, referencing his All-American status. It lists his collegiate stats at Texas Southern and his first two pro seasons with New Orleans and Houston. The card identifies him as a Wide Receiver for the Oilers.
Key Features
Features Ken Burrough, a Pro Bowl wide receiver known for wearing double-zero (00). This card is part of the iconic 1972 Topps set, which is highly collected for its vibrant psychedelic design on the front.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the appropriate vintage gray cardboard composition. The 'T.C.G.' abbreviation and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' markings are consistent with 1972 Topps production. It is not a commonly counterfeited card due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Corners are rounded and soft. The centering on the back is poor, shifted heavily toward the top edge. There is visible edge wear/whitening and a noticeable dark spot/stain in the lower left corner area near the 'T.C.G.' copyright.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low price, or as part of a 1972 Topps team set/lot of Oilers cards. Local card shops would likely only buy this as part of a larger vintage collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value. If selling, take a clear photo of the front to show the more colorful side of the 1972 design. List with keywords like 'Vintage Oilers' and '72 Topps FB'.