1977 Topps Bob Howard #88
Bob Howard · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Howard
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#88
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) Estimate. Centering is fairly strong, but the top-left corner shows slight touch wear. Edges appear sharp for the era. Surface has no visible creases or heavy stains.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by team set collectors (Patriots/Chargers) or those completing the 1977 master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $45 - $60, PSA 9: $150+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $40 range. Market for common players in this set is stable but slow.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps Bob Howard #88 football card. The back features a pink and black design on brown cardboard stock, displaying his professional interception record spanning from the 1967 Chargers to the 1976 Patriots. It include a 'College Corner' blurb about his career at San Diego State University.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; features stats for a long-tenured defensive back; clean back without typical wax staining common to the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct brown chipboard stock for 1977; 'Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright at base; correct dot-matrix printing patterns in the pink header bars. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor whitening on the top left corner; typical rough-cut edges indicative of 1970s Topps factory blades; minor ink speckling on the cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC for long-term consignment, or Sportlots for set-fillers.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, this card is best sold as part of a lot or a 'pick your card' listing to save on shipping. Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 9 or 10, as grading fees will exceed market value for mid-grades.