1972 Topps Rich McGeorge #33
Rich McGeorge · Topps · Base
Player
Rich McGeorge
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
33
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG-EX) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) range; Centering is visually around 70/30, corners show significant softening, and edges have visible fraying.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche; Primarily appeals to Green Bay Packers team collectors or those completing the 1972 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 3: $5-8. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade commons from this set typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade (PSA 8+) examples can fetch $30+, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This is the back of a 1972 Topps football card for Green Bay Packers Tight End Rich McGeorge. The card features a horizontal layout on the reverse with a green and blue color scheme, a small cartoon illustration of a player catching a pass, and detailed biographical text highlighting his All-American status at Elon College.
Key Features
Features a longtime Green Bay Packer who played nine seasons for the franchise; vintage Topps design from the iconic 1972 set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for the early 1970s; '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' copyright marking is present and crisp; high confidence in authenticity as this is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening and rounding of corners; edges exhibit noticeable wear/white showing; overall surface appears slightly aged with minor toning; centering on the reverse is shifted toward the top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' for set collectors) or COMC; local card shop dollar bins; Sportlots.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the market value. Sell it as a 'filler' for someone building the 1972 set. List with clear photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.