1977 Topps Bob Parsons #164
Bob Parsons · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Parsons
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
164
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the back is shifted significantly to the right (about 75/25), though the front is not visible here. The corners appear relatively sharp for the era, but there is light edge wear and a few surface fibers visible on the brown cardstock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to Chicago Bears team set collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $25-40 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Raw singles of common 1977 Topps players typically sell for $0.99 plus shipping. Graded copies (PSA 8) for this specific player have sold sporadically between $20 and $35 over the last 24 months.
Description
A 1977 Topps Football card featuring Chicago Bears punter and tight end Bob Parsons. The card back features a distinctive light brown/tan cardstock with pink and black ink details, including a 'Punting Record' statistical table and a 'College Corner' segment highlighting his time at Penn State.
Key Features
Vintage Chicago Bears player; Unique dual-position player (P/TE); 1970s Topps design with classic statistical layout.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct light brown porous cardstock typical of 1977 Topps; Clear '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line; High confidence - this card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering shift on the reverse; Minor chipping on the top and right edges; Typical 1970s rough-cut edges; Slight corner softening on the bottom left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or Sportlots. This card is best sold as part of a Chicago Bears team set or a 1970s common lot rather than as a single.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($15+) far exceeds the value of the card. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.11 to keep total costs low for the buyer. Use keywords like '1977 Topps Football #164 Bob Parsons Chicago Bears Punter'.