1977 Topps Matt Blair Rookie Card #84
Matt Blair · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Matt Blair
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#84
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows heavy surface staining/foxing on the left side of the reverse, soft corners, and significant centering issues (top-heavy/shifted left).
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Blair is a Vikings legend, this is a common card from the era with high supply. Demand is primarily driven by Vikings fans and 1977 set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1977 Topps Blair cards in mid-grade condition range from $1 to $5. High-grade PSA 9 examples can fetch over $100, but lower-grade examples often sell in bulk lots or as low-cost singles.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps Matt Blair rookie card, number 84. The reverse features a pink and brown color scheme detailing his 'Interception Record' and biographical information. It highlights his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings and his collegiate career at Iowa State. The card features the classic 'College Corner' subset logo on the back.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of 6x Pro Bowler and Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor member Matt Blair. Highly collectible for Vikings team set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct 1977 Topps card stock (gray/brown pulp), standard dot-matrix printing patterns, and the specific pink/red ink hue characteristic of this set.
Flaws to Note
Significant brown staining/spotting (foxing) on the left middle section of the reverse. Centering is noticeably off-center toward the top and left. Softness is visible on all four corners. Possible surface abrasions.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option like eBay Standard Envelope, or at a local card show in a dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees would far outweigh the market value. Use high-resolution photos of both front and back to show the staining clearly. Titles should include 'Vikings' and 'RC' to attract team collectors.