1973 Topps Jack Ham Rookie Card #115
Jack Ham · Topps (T.C.G. INC.) · Mainstream Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Jack Ham
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
115
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Assessment: Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right. Corners show significant rounding/wear. Edges have visible chipping and white exposed stock. Surface appears relatively clean but displays typical age-related toning on the raw card stock.
Category
Mainstream Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G. INC.)
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Jack Ham remains a legendary figure in Pittsburgh sports. While not as expensive as Franco Harris or Terry Bradshaw rookies, his Hall of Fame status ensures a steady market among vintage football collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $20.00 - $30.00, PSA 4: $40.00 - $60.00, PSA 5: $75.00 - $110.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Jack Ham rookies in similar mid-grade condition range from $30 to $50. PSA 4 graded copies have recently sold for between $45 and $65 plus shipping.
Description
This is a 1973 Topps Jack Ham Rookie Card (#115). It features the Hall of Fame linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The card back displays player statistics from the 1972 season, a brief biographical blurb, and an illustrated trivia section. This card is a must-have for Steelers collectors and Hall of Fame rookie enthusiasts.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Jack Ham; part of the iconic 1973 Topps set; essential component for Steelers 'Steel Curtain' collectors; notable 'trivia' back design.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card stock shows the correct grey/tan pulp texture consistent with 1973 Topps. The 'T.C.G. INC.' copyright and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' markings are correctly placed. The ink bleeding and registration are consistent with 1970s printing technology.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'off-center' printing typical of 1973 Topps; rounded corners; edge chipping on many sides; visible white fraying at the corners; potential wax staining on the front (unseen but common for this set).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage football buyers. Other options include COMC for fixed-price sales or Facebook vintage-specific groups like 'Vintage Football Card Collectors.'
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card unless you believe it can achieve a PSA 6 or higher, as the grading fees ($20+) would consume most of the profit for a PSA 4. List with clear photos of both front and back. Use keywords: 'Jack Ham Rookie', 'VTG 1973 Topps', 'Hall of Fame RC', 'Steelers'. Provide a high-resolution scan to show corner condition clearly.