1977 Topps John Bunting (Rookie Card) #56
John Bunting · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
John Bunting
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#56
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted toward the bottom-right (roughly 70/30). Corners show moderate feathering and softening. Edges exhibit typical rough-cut factory traits with minor chipping. Surface appears clean with standard vintage stock darkening.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily driven by Philadelphia Eagles team collectors or UNC Tar Heels alumni. Not a high-traffic card in the general hobby.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8.00 - $12.00; PSA 6: $15.00 - $22.00; PSA 7: $35.00 - $45.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds potential value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of common 1977 Topps football cards sell for $0.50 to $2.00. High-grade (PSA 9 or 10) copies of this specific card are rare and can fetch $100+, but this specific specimen does not meet those condition requirements.
Description
A 1977 Topps John Bunting rookie card. The reverse features a distinctive pink and black color palette, including collegiate details under 'College Corner' mentioning his time at the University of North Carolina. Includes full career interception statistics through 1976 and biographical text showcasing his status as a solid professional linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and future UNC head coach John Bunting. Notable for the iconic 1977 Topps design and vintage cardboard stock.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct cardstock thickness, vintage oxidation/toning of the paper, and characteristic 'rough-cut' edges produced by Topps' 1970s cutting wires. Printing reflects the standard dot-matrix pattern of the era.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-right centering bias. Softened corners, particularly the bottom-left. Minimal edge chipping visible on the dark border section on the reverse. General toning consistent with 1970s grey cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a 1977 Topps set-builders lot. Local card shops in the Philadelphia or North Carolina regions may have interest in bulk vintage purchases.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the market value. List with keywords 'John Bunting RC', '1977 Topps Football', and 'UNC Tar Heels'. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping. Best sold in a lot with other 1970s Eagles players to maximize shipping efficiency.