1973 Topps Jack Ham Rookie Card #115
Jack Ham · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Hall of Famer
Player
Jack Ham
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
115
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good)
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $35-$50, PSA 3: $60-$80, PSA 4: $110-$140
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Jack Ham rookies in similar 'Good' condition range from $30 to $50. PSA 3 examples have recently settled between $70 and $85. Higher grade (PSA 8+) examples can reach over $1,500, but condition here limits price to the low-to-mid raw range.
Description
Authentic 1973 Topps Jack Ham rookie card, featuring the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame linebacker. The card showcases the classic 1973 design with purple and pink pennant graphics. Ham is shown in his green practice/collegiate-style jersey from early in his career. The card number is 115 and represents one of the most significant defensive rookie cards of the 1970s.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Fame Linebacker Jack Ham. Part of the iconic 1973 Topps set. Key card for Pittsburgh Steelers 'Steel Curtain' team sets. High historical significance as Ham is a 4-time Super Bowl champion and 8-time First-team All-Pro.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Card displays correct 1973 Topps pulp-style cardstock. The 'Linebacker/Steelers' text shows the characteristic ink bleed of vintage letterpress. The reverse (not pictured but assumed) should have a rough, grainy texture. No signs of modern 'gloss' or high-resolution dot patterns associated with reprints.
Flaws to Note
Significant wear on all four corners with rounding and layering. Heavy whitening and chipping on the top and right edges. Noticeable surface scuffs and print defects (red speckling) near the bottom right. Centering is shifted moderately to the right. Visible crease or surface indentation near the player's shoulder on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this raw condition. Its status as a HOF rookie makes it a 'constant mover.' It would also sell quickly in Pittsburgh-area sports card groups or via COMC if you wish to avoid shipping it yourself.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees (approx. $20-$25) plus shipping would exceed the value added for a low-grade specimen. List as '1973 Topps Jack Ham RC #115 HOF' with clear photos of the back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer (Ground Advantage) to ensure it does not get further creased.