1977 Topps Chris Bahr Rookie Card #112
Chris Bahr · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Chris Bahr
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#112
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Corners show visible softening, particularly the bottom left and top right. Edges show slight chipping. Surface appears clean but lacks original gloss.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily of interest to vintage football set builders or Cincinnati Bengals team collectors. Small niche market for kickers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25. Note: Grading fees likely exceed the value of the card at this grade level.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies occasionally sell for $35-45, but this specimen does not meet that grade criteria.
Description
Original 1977 Topps Football Chris Bahr rookie card featuring the Cincinnati Bengals kicker. The card displays the iconic 1977 design with a pink/purple vertical border and a yellow football icon indicating the 'K' position. Bahr is shown in his black Bengals jersey #10.
Key Features
Rookie card of two-time Super Bowl champion kicker Chris Bahr; Features the classic 1977 Topps large-border design; Desirable for Bengals team collectors or kickers/specialists sets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps card stock with appropriate cardboard thickness and porous texture; Correct 1977 Topps color palette and halftone printing pattern. Low risk of counterfeiting for this specific player.
Flaws to Note
Major right-to-left centering issues; Softened corners; Minor edge wear; Aged card stock color (slight yellowing of white borders).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-price Buy It Now or part of a lot), COMC for slow-burn consignment, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a 1977 Topps set starter lot or a Bengals team lot to maximize shipping value. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs down relative to the card's value. Grading is not recommended due to centering and corner wear.