1972 Topps Mark Nordquist #492
Mark Nordquist · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base
Player
Mark Nordquist
Set
1972 Topps Series 3
Year
1972
Card #
492
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show slight softening; centering is fairly good for the era but back is slightly tilted; cardboard stock shows typical vintage toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Niche - Primarily pursued by Philadelphia Eagles team collectors or hobbyists attempting to complete the 1972 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 7 examples have recently sold in the $35 range, but lower grades rarely appear at auction as solo items.
Description
A classic piece of 1970s football history, this 1972 Topps Mark Nordquist card features the iconic 'Football Game' back variant including the stadium diagram. The card back displays biographical data for the Eagles guard and a humorous cartoon regarding his off-season construction work. High series cards from this set are often sought after for set completion.
Key Features
Includes the vintage Topps 'Football Game' interactive back; early 1970s Philadelphia Eagles card; part of the higher-numbered series which can have lower print volumes than Series 1.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct T.C.G. copyright logo and period formatting; authentic vintage brown/grey paper cardstock with fibrous texture; characteristic ink bleeding and semi-gloss feel. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Corners show moderate white wear; edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1972 grey cardstock; surface shows typical fiber grain; centering on reverse is slightly off-center to the bottom-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-starting auction), COMC for long-term consignment, or specialized Facebook Vintage Football groups.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading this card as the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of the card in this condition. Use keywords like 'Vintage Eagles' and '1972 Topps Football' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a non-machinable envelope.