1972 Topps Jim Kiick #9
Jim Kiick · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Kiick
Set
1972 Topps
Year
1972
Card #
9
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is noticeably shifted to the left and top. Soft corners and significant edge chipping are visible. Surface appears to have light staining/soiling on the back.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Popular with Miami Dolphins team collectors and 1972 set builders, though supply for lower-grade copies is high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 5: $25.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sell for $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $50+, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
Authentic 1972 Topps football card featuring Jim Kiick of the Miami Dolphins. This is the reverse side of card #9, showing his career rushing stats through 1971 and a cartoon detail about his collegiate career at Wyoming. This card is part of the iconic 1972 high-action set from a historic Dolphins Perfect Season era.
Key Features
Miami Dolphins 1972 'Perfect Season' team member. Iconic green and blue reverse design. Low card number from the first series of the set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'OT.C.G.' copyright mark, period-accurate recycled brown cardstock, and typical 1972 Topps bleed-through on ink colors. Low incentive for counterfeiting this specific card at this value tier.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) printing with thin margins on left and top. Visible corner wear (rounding) on all four corners. Micro-chipping along the top and bottom borders. General surface toning typical for vintage cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/envelope listing), COMC, or local card shows. Best sold as part of a Dolphins team lot or a 1972 Topps set-builders lot.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees exceed the card's value. List using 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Focus on '1972 Dolphins' keywords.