1977 Topps Pat McInally Rookie Card #152
Pat McInally · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Pat McInally
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
152
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse appears shifted slightly toward the top-left. Corners show minor touch wear, and the edges appear relatively clean for the era.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Niche. He is a cult favorite among Bengals fans and Ivy League collectors, but punter cards generally have a lower ceiling than skill positions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-45, PSA 8: $75-125, PSA 9: $300+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $1.50 to $5.00 depending on condition. PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $80 range, but high-grade 1977 football cards are subject to volatile swings based on set-builder demand.
Description
A 1977 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals punter and wide receiver Pat McInally. The reverse features a pink and brown color scheme with a ‘College Corner’ section highlighting his time at Harvard University. This is McInally's official rookie card (RC).
Key Features
This is the Rookie Card for Pat McInally, famously the only player in NFL history to score a perfect 50 on the Wonderlic Test. He was a multi-positional player (Punter/Wide Receiver) and a Harvard graduate.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct dot-matrix print pattern for 1977 Topps, the proper fibrous gray cardstock, and the correct copyright line ("**© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A."). Not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted towards the top-left on the reverse side. Minor softening of the corners is present. Slight paper toning consistent with 1970s gray cardstock. Front condition is unviewable but must be verified for surface scratches or print ‘snow’ common in 1977.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (fixed price with Best Offer) or COMC. It is best sold to a set builder or a Bengals team collector.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless the front of the card is flawless and perfectly centered. If selling raw, use a standard white envelope (PWE) with cardboard protection to keep shipping costs low, as the card's value is currently in the single digits.