1972 Topps Virgil Carter #49
Virgil Carter · Topps (under T.C.G. mark) · Base Card
Player
Virgil Carter
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
#49
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is heavily shifted toward the right/bottom edge. The top-right corner shows significant fraying/softening, and there is visible edge wear throughout.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (under T.C.G. mark)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Bengals team collectors, 1972 set builders, or BYU alumni.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30. Grading is not recommended as the cost of the service exceeds the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in similar low-to-mid grade conditions consistently hover between $0.99 and $2.50 on eBay. High-grade PSA 9 copies can reach $50, but current condition does not warrant professional grading.
Description
The back of a 1972 Topps Virgil Carter #49 football card. Features a distinct green and blue design on gray cardstock. Includes a short biography, cartoon illustration, and career passing stats spanning 1967-1971 with the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals.
Key Features
Vintage 1972 Topps design; notable as a card for the first BYU quarterback to find significant NFL success; early Bengals franchise history card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage gray cardstock; correct T.C.G. copyright mark; aged pulp texture; period-accurate green/blue ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant fraying on the top right corner; heavy off-center printing (misaligned towards the right/bottom on the reverse); light age toning and common edge chipping for the 1972 set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or cheap buy-it-now), Sportlots, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Sell as part of a 1972 Topps team set or a larger lot of vintage football cards to save on shipping costs. Use a standard envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep the price attractive for budget collectors.