1972 Topps Marv Hubbard #54
Marv Hubbard · Topps · Base
Player
Marv Hubbard
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
54
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significantly rounded corners, minor surface creases/scratches on the reverse, and heavy edge wear. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top and left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Oakland Raiders fans and 1972 set builders are active, Marv Hubbard is not a Hall of Famer, which limits demand to team collectors and set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15; PSA 5: $20-25; PSA 6: $35-45. (Note: Grading costs exceed card value for this specific player/grade combo)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 examples sell for approximately $50-60, but this specific card would not reach that tier due to the corner and edge wear.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1972 Topps Marv Hubbard card featuring the Oakland Raiders Pro Bowler. The design includes a classic green and blue color palette with a cartoon illustration of Marv at a drawing table, referencing his bachelor of arts degree. It includes his complete rushing records from 1969-1971 and a detailed biographical blurb.
Key Features
Features an iconic 1972 Topps design with vintage typography. Marv Hubbard was a 3-time Pro Bowler and a key member of the Oakland Raiders during their powerhouse years in the early 70s.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'T.C.G.' (Topps Chewing Gum) copyright and the specific grainy cardboard stock are consistent with 1972 production. The blue and green ink saturation looks period-authentic without modern halftone dot patterns common in reprints.
Flaws to Note
Corners are heavily rounded and show white stock breakthrough. There is visible surface indentation or light creasing on the left side of the reverse card face. Edges have consistent whitening and chipping. The centering is roughly 65/35.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or Sportlots. This is a common card that is best sold as part of a lot or as a single to a collector finishing a 1972 set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be significantly higher than the final sale price. List with clear photos of both sides. If selling on eBay, use standard envelope shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Use keywords like 'Oakland Raiders', '1972 Topps', and 'Vintage Football' in the title.