1972 Topps Pete Duranko #353
Pete Duranko · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card (High Number Series)
Player
Pete Duranko
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
353
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base Card (High Number Series)
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $6 to $15 depending on centering. Near Mint PSA 7 copies have reached $45-60.
Description
Authentic 1972 Topps Football card of Denver Broncos Defensive Tackle Pete Duranko. Features the classic 1972 yellow/gold border back design with player stats, biographical information, and a 'Football Game' scratch-off style interactive element at the bottom. This card is part of the harder-to-find high number series (#264-351) produced by Topps that year.
Key Features
High number series card from the iconic 1972 Topps set. Features the unique football game illustration on the reverse and highlights Duranko's All-America career at Notre Dame.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct chipboard/cardstock texture for 1972; precise 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface; era-appropriate ink absorption. High confidence in authenticity; rarely counterfeited due to low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface wear and minor staining on the reverse. Significant corner rounding on all four corners. Centering is moderately shifted towards the bottom and right. Small edge chipping and ink fading common with wood-grained/colored card stock from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or vintage-focused sports card Facebook groups. Best sold as part of a lot or to a Broncos team collector/Notre Dame alumni.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended as fees will exceed the card's market value. Sell 'raw' with high-resolution photos of front and back to show corner condition. Use keywords: 'Vintage', 'Broncos', 'Notre Dame', and 'High Number'.