1973 Topps #202 AFC Championship Game - Dolphins vs. Steelers
Frenchy Fuqua, Mercury Morris, and various Dolphins/Steelers players · Topps · Base / Postseason Highlight
Player
Frenchy Fuqua, Mercury Morris, and various Dolphins/Steelers players
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
202
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) range; centering is heavily biased towards the top-left (approx 80/20), visible rounding on corners, and fuzzy edges.
Category
Base / Postseason Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate; primarily sought by 1973 set builders and vintage Dolphins or Steelers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 8: $90-110
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar VG condition range from $1.50 to $3.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies sell for approximately $45-55.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps Football league highlight card documenting the December 31, 1972, AFC Championship Game where the Miami Dolphins defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-17. The card features a dynamic action shot with purple and yellow banner graphics, characteristic of the iconic '73 set design.
Key Features
Part of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins' season narrative; features legendary '70s Steelers and Dolphins players in a high-stakes postseason matchup; iconic vintage horizontal design.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct halftone printing pattern (dots) visible in the image; correct card stock thickness for 1970s Topps; appropriate age-related browning of the cardboard reverse. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (the white border is much thicker at the bottom); softened and worn corners (especially bottom left); edge chipping on the right side; minor surface wear visible in the dark areas of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC for low-touch consignment, or individual sales in vintage football card Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) exceed the market value of a mid-grade raw copy. Use high-resolution scans instead of photos to show corner condition. List with keywords like '1972 Dolphins Undefeated Season' and 'Steelers Vintage' to attract team collectors.